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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although exhausted, Madrone joins Maya on the trek to the shrine of the ______ Sacred things.
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. The City has established religious tolerance and blending of various religious celebrations as evidenced by the celebration of the Day of the ______.
(a) Sun.
(b) Reaper.
(c) Moon.
(d) Dead.

3. Lily responds to Bird's concerns by saying that if he told them the truth that ____ old women who listen and dream defend the city, that nobody would listen.
(a) Nine.
(b) Four.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Ten.

4. This chapter deals more directly with issues of ______, highlighted by Bird's relationship to his cell mate.
(a) Castration.
(b) Homosexuality.
(c) Heterosexuality.
(d) Masturbation.

5. Contrary to the religious blending and tolerance in the North, only ______ beliefs are allowed in the South.
(a) Milennial.
(b) Steward.
(c) Pagan.
(d) Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bird admits that he has concern about information revealed as a result of ______ while in jail in the South.

2. Chapter 8 ends with a ______ in which the city dwellers take to the streets to celebrate.

3. The Four old women were partially responsible for sparking rebellion in _____ when martial law was declared.

4. Madrone is showing up to the council to sit as a representative for the group of _______ to which she belongs.

5. The Voices participate in the discussions of the council, ______ representatives of the Four Sacred Things.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bird do that causes friction in his relationship with Madrone?

2. As Maya climbs the hill in the opening chapter, how does she describe the changes that have taken place in the City?

3. After breaking through some of his amnesia, Bird begins to remember some of the details of his capture. What happened between him and the guards after his capture?

4. Maya is often visited by several spirits of the dead, who she communes with on a regular basis. Who are her two most frequent visitors?

5. The members of the Black Dragon household construct altars to their deceased loved ones as a celebration of what holiday.

6. What is the significance of Madrone leaving a stone at the temple?

7. What are the different naturally occurring elements that represent the Four sacred things.

8. What are the names given to the two different branches of the governmental structures of Southern California?

9. As a part of the Voices, there are four animals that represent each of the sacred things at the council. What are the four animals.

10. What work have Holybear, Sage, and Nita been doing for the Toxics council?

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