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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. In Chapter 12, how many building did Syen have to demolish out of a block of five for her last mission?

3. In Chapter 2 when Schaffa comes for Damaya, how long has it been since an incident at school revealed Damaya to be an orogene?

4. How long can the people of Stillness last in a world without sun?

5. What limb is a gray-haired western Coaster boy missing in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the ten-ring look like in Chapter 4?

2. What happens when a kirkhusa attacks?

3. What awakens Essun in Chapter 10, and what does she do?

4. After about a week into her trip with Alabaster, what does Syen realize he is doing as they travel?

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

6. How are orogenes made into node maintainers?

7. What is Yumenes like?

8. How is Hoa dressed and what does he carry with him in Chapter 7?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies used in the novel? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

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

Orogenes are hated, despised, and feared. Why are orogenes hated, despised, and feared? How are they controlled by systemic racism?

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