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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 do Catherine, Lily and Solarin decide is the only way to test their theory?

2. Why does Mireille state in her diary that she refuses to leave Paris?

3. Which character is wounded during the storm?

4. What are the symbols on the cloth that once covered the service besides the figure eight which Catherine and Lily examine?

5. Who does Minnie tell Catherine has nine other pieces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has the Abbess concealed in her room and how does Catherine react to it when the Abbess reveals it to her?

2. What does Minnie tell Catherine that she was chosen to be and what realization about herself does Catherine come to?

3. What is the secret message that El-Marad gives to Catherine and for whom is that secret message intended?

4. What alternative plan does Solarin offer once it is obvious that the storm has blown the ship significantly off course?

5. What does Catherine recall about the time when the lunar and solar calendars cycle back to return to their starting points?

6. What do Catherine, Lily and Solarin agree is the only way to test their theory about the formula?

7. Why was the Bishop reduced to selling land to French immigrants for the four years that he has been living in America?

8. What information does Kamel share with Catherine about El-Marad, the man she is looking for?

9. What happens to change Mireille's plans to kill Marat and how do they change?

10. How many pieces have been located by Catherine and her friends and where are they located?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At what point in the novel does the author appear to make the shift from subconscious, spiritual destiny to outward, physical reality? Why do you think the author makes this shift? Do you believe the shift is successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, the the author incorporates real-life historical figures into the novel's fictionalized plot. Describe why the author might have chosen this technique. Do you believe it is effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail how the author develops suspense throughout the novel? Do you believe the author does it well? Why or why not?

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