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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. What does Char tell Ven not to do for him again?

2. What does Ven become good at reading aboard the Serelinda?

3. What is the man that picks up Ven and Char carrying in the back of his wagon?

4. What is the name of the bright low hanging star?

5. What does Ven want to chop to make a bigger escape route?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Char tied to the bed in this section?

2. How does Ven blow up the ship?

3. What does Captain Oliver tell Ven to do once he gets into Kingston?

4. What does Ven hear on his first night at the Inn?

5. Describe the floating island.

6. Why is Ven taken to see the King?

7. What is unique about the trees in the forest?

8. How does Captain Oliver take water from the river?

9. How does Ven get hit by Whiting in this section?

10. How does Ven disappoint Amariel in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Ven's upbringing to Char's upbringing. How have their different molded their characters? How does their different upbringings affect their relationship?

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