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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. When did the civilization Jyamaria die?

2. In Chapter 23, how long has it been since Essun has seen Antimony?

3. How many guards does Essun notice in the cellar in Chapter 18?

4. What is the inn's main support column made of in Chapter 14?

5. What does Alabaster mention when he asks Syen to make the situation worse at the end of Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Syen meet Alabaster again in Chapter 23, and what does he want?

5. Why does Syenite ask Innon to take her on as Clalsu crew?

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

7. What does Hoa say about what happened to Syen after the battle with the Guardians in Chapter 22?

8. What does Hoa say about himself and being with Essun, and what does she think about him?

9. When Syen regains consiousness in Chapter 16, where are she and Alabaster and how did they get there?

10. What mechanisms run Castrima, and how do they work?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Schaffa is Damaya’s Guardian when she is taken to the Fulcrum. Why is their relationship a love-hate relationship?

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