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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. One of the losses that Bird suffered as a result of his activism is that his hands are broken and he can no longer play ______.

2. Madrone is unsure of whether the disease is a biological weapon. As she leaves the council she has a strong feeling of _______ presence.

3. The Monsters suffer from ______ that occurred as a result of the damaged environment from a nuclear reactor.

4. The Stewards manage power through structured _______ that outline who has power over whom.

5. The voice of the East represents ______ and its guardian animal is the Hawk.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the author's opinions on sexuality, including homosexuality, bisexuality, and polyamory/polygamy?

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

3. Why do the residents of Toxic territory refer to themselves as monsters?

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

5. 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?

6. What is significant about the way that the city celebrates the Day of the Reaper?

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

8. What does Lily Fong of the defense council ask Madrone during the council meeting?

9. What is Lily's response to Bird's confession of guilt about what he may have revealed to the enemy during his torture?

10. What information does the defense council want from Madrone, Bird, and Maya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 5, Madrone heals a patient by going inside them. The disease turns into a metallic monster that she must defeat. Discuss the significance of the monster being made of metal.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of monagamy and polygamy. Is there any reason why one form should be privileged over the other?

Essay Topic 3

How would the book change if it were written from the perspective of a heterosexual male member of the City?

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