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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. Which of the following is a dry reddish cake of material that when mixed with other elements could perform miracles of alchemy and heal all human illness?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for zugzwang?

3. Why can't El-Marad go to visit the woman who has several of the chess pieces himself?

4. From where does Charlotte recognize the pattern from Robespierre's diagram?

5. How long do Catherine and Lily have to hike through the desert along the walking path?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where was Lily surprised to find at least two pieces of the service?

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

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

6. What is Paul's plan now that Catherine the Great has died?

7. What does Mireille see when she arrives at the hidden valley and what happens when she arrives there?

8. What prophecy does Charlot offer to Napoleon?

9. What events happen with the Bishop in London and what does she bring him?

10. What was the formula in the service for and what does it allow to happen according to Newton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What quests share similar characteristics and have similar stories? In what ways are they similar? Use specific examples from the novel to support your suppositions.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes within this novel is one of revenge. How is this theme first developed? By which character? Do you believe this is an appropriate theme to include in this novel? 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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