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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. How long has it been since Xan went to the home he grew up in?

2. Why is Helena accepted into Oxford University when she is young?

3. What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election?

4. Who is Rolf?

5. Who are the Grenadiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the meeting of Theo and the Council in Chapter 12.

2. How does Theo recollect his relationship with Xan?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the priest and the conversation Theo has with him in Chapter 8.

8. Though he eventually is asked over, for what event is Theo not invited to the home of Helena and her new husband?

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

10. Describe Theo's concerns that he writes about in his diary after his visit from the State Security Police.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many interesting characters in this book, and the events that unfold lead them to grow tremendously. Pick two and discuss their growth. Who has grown the most, and in what ways? How do the events of the book affect them personally? You may also write about how you think certain characters did not grow.

Essay Topic 2

The Five Fishes were a group of people with idealistic and romantic goals and beliefs. First, discuss the goals that this group was eager to achieve. Then, discuss what the changes in policy would have meant for the made-up society in the book's location of England. In other words, discuss what you think these changes that the Five Fishes wanted could have been symbolic of in our Western culture.

Essay Topic 3

There are many different leaders in the book and also different forms of leadership. Discuss some of these forms, and how they affected the conflicts and actions of the book. Who are some of the stronger leaders?

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