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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 is Mars' moon called?

2. Who is Shea in relationship to Prince Lambert?

3. What is Joshua a captain of?

4. Who does Skibbow hear screaming when he walks down a corridor that is being threatened by three men?

5. What does the soul that Quinn touches at Jesup say it is?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Syrinx considered a tourist?

2. How are the DeadKnights described in Chapter 1?

3. What does Erick realize about Duchamp when he is detaching the bomb?

4. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

5. What happens when Joshua tries to exorcise a possessed man?

6. Why does the younger generation fear the agencies looking for Mzu?

7. What is the significance of the sun of Omuta to Mzu?

8. How does Quinn verify in his own mind the existence of a dark entity?

9. To whom does Capone appeal before going to war in the Confederation, and what is his message?

10. How do Joshua and the people of Ayacucho respond to near-death experiences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power in society is a prevailing theme of "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Hamilton frequently refers to this theme, painting the picture of scholarly knowledge being rewarded by power. Which characters appear honest and which appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Hamilton describes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose a character that Calvert grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 3

Hamilton employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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