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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. While Syrinx and her crew have been searching for Erick, what do they find that helps them?

2. What is Cherri Barnes a crew member of?

3. Which kingdom wishes Confederation help in removing the possessed from Mortonridge on Ombey?

4. What does Quinn demand from Twelve-T to take him to mother Earth?

5. What do Voi and Mzu sneak out on, avoiding the security blocks in the spaceport, to head to a place with military industrial facilities?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the worst fear that Edenists have about death?

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

3. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

4. What is the significance of the inverted cross for Quinn?

5. What does the Admiral feel that any war fought against Capone will create?

6. What does Ralph struggle with letting go of when the government presses him?

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

8. What does Quinn's concept of religion encompass in terms of temples?

9. Why does Capone want the Alchemist?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Calvert and Mzu. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that Hamilton wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not?

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