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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. How far apart are roadhouses supposed to be stationed on an Imperial Road?

2. In Chapter 8 when Alabaster and Syenite are talking about stonelore, about how far away does he sense a hot spot?

3. How old is the ten-ring in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 11, how long has Arkete/Maxixe been at the Fulcrum?

5. What uniform do the grits wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hoa tell Essun when she says he cannot stay with her, and she will try to find him a comm?

2. After Alabaster gets sick at the inn in Allia, what does Syen realize has happened?

3. How does Alabaster stop a hot spot in Chapter 8?

4. What is known about Essun?

5. Why does Damaya ally herself with Crack?

6. What does Syenite discover when she goes to clear the Allia harbor of the coral, and what happens when she tries to remove the coral?

7. Why do Damaya's parents not keep her after it is discovered that she has orogene powers?

8. What is the highroad like and how much faster is it than the lowroad?

9. What is the morning routine for Damaya in Chapter 11?

10. When and why does Syen agree to go to the node station with Alabaster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A terrible shake is caused that destroys everything around Tirimo. Do people know what has caused the shake? Why will they be looking for a scapegoat for the calamity?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Stonelore are laws and information passed down through generations. Is stonelore a form of brainwashing?

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