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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 Otis' innovation do for the city?

2. How did James Fulton pass as a white man?

3. How does Johnny Shush abduct Lila Mae?

4. What does Reed show Lila Mae in Down: Part Two?

5. What does Marie Claire claim happened the day of Fulton's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lila Mae Watson do for a living?

2. What do the people in power believe about Marie Claire?

3. How does Lila Mae conduct her inspections?

4. What happens at the Fanny Briggs building?

5. Who is Natchez?

6. Who is Frank Chancre?

7. What do Jim and John tell Urich about the Black Box story?

8. Who is Ben Urich?

9. Why does Reed send Lila Mae to Marie Claire?

10. What does Lila Mae decide she is going to do about the Black Box?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing the events of the Funicular Follies. Consider what occurs both on and off stage, and why the author chooses to present this scene in such detail.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the Elevator Guild, the Institute for Vertical Transport, and the Department of Elevator Inspection. What is significant about each and how does each reflect a different manifestation of power in the city?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that examines the evolution of Lila Mae Watson as a character. Consider her origins and values, her responses to the elevator crash and how she changes as a result.

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