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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. In Chapter 6, when they ride shtough shatterland, how long ago does Schaffa say that the pile of crumbling gray-green stone did not exist?

2. How are the grits awakened in Chapter 11?

3. What time does Syenite wake after she and Alabaster take care of a massive quake?

4. In Chapter 4, how many hours does the ten-ring say that he has had to himself in the last year that were not shared with a horse or a stranger?

5. What family member did Rask's family have who was Orogene?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the pros and cons of a mission with the ten-ring for Syen?

3. What are node maintainers?

4. Where do Essun and Hoa camp in Chapter 10?

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

6. How are Alabaster and Syen greeted when they report for duty in Allia, and how does Alabaster respond?

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

8. What official meets with Syenite, and how does she apologize for Asael's behavior?

9. What does Uche's mother think and do after he dies?

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

After her ring test, Damaya choses the name Syenite. Why does Damaya choose the name Syenite? What does the name reveal about her and what she wants to be?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does Jemisin use chapter titles in the novel?

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