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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. The members of the house construct ______ to their deceased loved ones and share stories with one another.

2. At the shrine, ______ are left by those who have lost loved ones in remembrance of those who have passed on.

3. Once at the work camp, ______ of the men manage to escape, eventually heading in different directions.

4. Within the military regime are two different factions. One is called _____ and represents the military wing.

5. Bird discovers from his companion that he has been in Angel City at ______ for the last ten years.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the government of the city run according to the book?

4. As a result of the raid, Bird broke both of his hands and is therefore no longer able to play what instrument?

5. 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?

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

7. What is the process through which decisions are reached in the city? Who is allowed to participate in the decision making process?

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

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

10. What does Bird do in order to dispel his confusion and try to get his bearings of the situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the policies and practices of the South in the book with current policies and practices in the United States.

Essay Topic 3

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

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