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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what anniversary that Helena seems ignorant of does she call Theo on the phone?

2. What does Theo expect at the end of his meeting with Xan?

3. Which is not a demand of the Five Fishes as printed on their pamphlet?

4. Which of Shakespeare's plays is referred to at the end of Chapter 13?

5. Xan and Theo are both named after whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Theo is repulsed so much by the Quietus, even though it seems to be his society's norm?

2. Does Theo immediately realize that he wishes to help the Five Fishes while witnessing the Quietus?

3. What does the Cast Museum say about Xan and Theo's relationship?

4. Describe the incident of the woman with the doll in Chapter 6.

5. Does Theo have pleasant memories of his original trip to Blythburgh with his family? Why is it then ironic that he is there the second time?

6. Why is Theo annoyed when Julian tries to consider that being sent to the Isle of Man is a good idea?

7. In what ways is Xan's power displayed in Chapter eleven?

8. How does Theo think Xan will respond to the notice from the Five Fishes? If Theo never leaves the Council, could he be more help to Julian?

9. How are the memories of Theo's daughter and father different? How are they similar?

10. Describe the Omegas.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of the elderly is a major theme in the book. Discuss this role, and what it says about our society. Use examples from the book to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters are obvious symbolic representations of ideas, viewpoints, and people in real life. Discuss the symbolism of the characters: who they are, and who or what they represent. Does this symbolic branding restrain their behavior? In other words, do they act a certain way only because of their underlying meaning? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think lives their values the most throughout the story? Who does not? Discuss morality in the characters, and how you think this affects their behavior.

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