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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. Where was the owner of the van on the night of the murder?

2. Where does Bowden currently live?

3. What is Tsueh's first name?

4. Borlú is pleased to find what has been displayed throughout the city?

5. What important function does Copula Hall serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is David Bowden?

2. According to the True Citizens, why was Geary murdered?

3. What happens to the victim's parents?

4. Briefly describe the act of breach.

5. What information does Borlú learn from Khurusch?

6. What is Copula Hall? What is its function?

7. What is Orciny?

8. Who is Syedr and what does he believe about Breach?

9. Why does Borlú want to speak with the Oversight Committee?

10. Who is Khurusch and where was he on the night of the murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Borlú finds himself involved in several conflicts over the course of the novel. Choose one instance of internal conflict and one instance of external conflict, and explain how these conflicts have an impact on the story, on Borlú himself, and on the other characters.

Essay Topic 2

How would you classify the novel? Is it a murder mystery? Science fiction? Fantasy? Crime novel? Choose a classification and argue why the novel fits it best.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think the future has in store for Tye after the close of the novel? Predict the future for Tye based on his thoughts and actions throughout the novel. Will he find satisfaction in his new life?

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