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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 20, on what day of Syenite's trip as one of the Clalsu crew, do they see sea monsters?

2. In Chapter 20, what is the closest that the Clalsu can get near the shore where Allia was?

3. In Chapter 22, when did Syen retire to bed and stay there even during a celebration for the Clalsu's safe return?

4. How long has Tonkee had Syen followed?

5. In Chapter 21, where does Lerna have a scar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Syenite tap into the power of the obelisk at the end of Chapter 15?

5. What is Castrima's underground comm like?

6. What does Hoa tell Essun about someone she should meet at the end of Chapter 21, and how does she respond?

7. Why was Tonkee disowned by her family?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Schaffa tells Damaya story about Misaelm, an orogene who tries to kill the emperor. Why does Schaffa tell the story? Why does his version of the story vary from the one Alabaster later tells Damaya/Syenite?

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