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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. What book does Annie move in the library to reveal a secret passage?

2. By what name does Eamon Baily prefer his employees call him?

3. Who is the woman who meets Mae and leads her to her desk on her first day at the Circle?

4. Who is the notary at the Circle that visits May on her second day?

5. What are the chandeliers made of that Mercer produces at his business?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Frank and how does Mae meet him?

2. How is Mae's first office described that is shown to her by Renata? How does Mae respond to the setting?

3. Describe the character of Mae as she is introduced in the beginning of the novel. What are Mae's circumstances as the story begins?

4. In what department does Mae begin working at the Circle? What are her duties?

5. How does Mae initially meet Kalden? How is this meeting described?

6. How do Mercer and Mae differ in their perceptions of technology and the internet?

7. How is Dr. Villalobas described and how does Mae meet her?

8. Why does Mae find it to be surprising that Annie has become a member of the Gang of 40?

9. How is the setting of the welcoming party described on Mae's first day at the Circle?

10. Who is Mercer and what is his relationship to Mae?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of the Circle's campus. How large is the campus? Where is it located in California? What amenities are described on the main campus?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the CircleSocial aspect of Mae's job duties. What is Mae required to do regarding the InnerCircle and OuterCircle? What does each represent? How does this system relate to contemporary society?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Frank in the novel. What is Frank's relationship with Mae? Why do Mae and Frank stop talking to one another? How is their relationship amended?

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