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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. Where does Syrinx go using the voidhawk that is mind-linked to a ship captain and meets aliens?

2. Who suggests forming an alliance with Kiera to Capone?

3. What aspects of human nature are discussed in "The Neutronium Alchemist"?

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

5. The Neutronium Alchemist: Conflict, by Peter F. Hamilton is the _____ book in a six part series of science fiction books.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As the book opens, why is Mzu on the asteroid?

3. Why do Edenists question atheist beliefs after encountering the possessed?

4. Why does Capone want the Alchemist?

5. How is Louise different once she leaves Norfolk?

6. Why is it ironic that Rubra cares about the people he protects?

7. How is Syrinx considered a tourist?

8. What motivates the possessed to help Capone?

9. How are the DeadKnights described in Chapter 1?

10. While Rubra feels responsibility for the people he cares for and protects, are his motives altruistic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hamilton uses more than one iteration on the motif of intelligence. Identify at least two motifs about cunning and intelligence in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Rubra. What is his role in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict"? What was Hamilton trying to accomplish by creating Rubra's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Hamilton uses more than one instance of irony in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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