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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 often do Coaster comms tend to be wiped off the map by tsunami?

2. In Chapter 21, what does Alabaster say that Essun owes him for?

3. During Syenite's trip as on of the Clalsu crew in Chapter 20, when do they spy a likely target?

4. Where is Syen told that she, Alabaster, and the stone eater are in Chapter 16?

5. How many pairs of boots is Essun able to buy in Chapter 13 for a compass?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Innon, and what is he like?

2. What happens after Damaya and Binof discover the room hidden in the Fulcrum?

3. How does Damaya occupy her Free Hour in Chapter 17?

4. What does Syen see and think after she stops the volcano where Allia used to be?

5. What does Alabaster tell Syen about the story of Misalem?

6. Why does Alabaster take a walk with Syen so they can talk?

7. How can Syenite use orogeny to help Innon and the crew of the Clalsu?

8. Why does Binof pretend to be a grit in Chapter 17?

9. What celebration is happening in Chapter 22, and how does Syen feel about the celebration?

10. Why was Tonkee disowned by her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Syenite has a troubled relationship with Alabaster. Why is the relationship troubled from the beginning? How would you compare the relationship at the beginning of The Fifth Season to their relationship at the end of the book?

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

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?

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