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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. Why does Borlú believe Khurusch's van was stolen?

2. What is the name of Geary's best friend?

3. Whose voice seems familiar to Borlú?

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

5. Based on the video footage and Khurusch's history, Borlú realizes what about the murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the discovery of the victim at the beginning of the novel.

2. Why does Gadlem tell Borlú about complicating the case?

3. Who is Aikam Tsueh and what is notable about him?

4. Briefly describe the act of breach.

5. Following the Oversight Committee's decision, what is happening to Borlú and Corwi?

6. What information does Borlú learn from Khurusch?

7. What happens to the victim's parents?

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

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

10. What does the video footage show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Seeing (and, by contrast) “unseeing” are both essential concepts to the novel. Explain how these concepts are necessary to daily life and how they influence the novel’s themes.

Essay Topic 2

How do the characters illustrate the constraints of bureaucracy? What are the effects of so many rules and regulations?

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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