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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. Who is Tatiana in relationship to Anastasia?

2. Where will the Deadkids have to be taken according to Jed?

3. Where is the house that Syrinx goes to after visiting the Kiint located?

4. Concerned that Erick's ship may not have made the jump safely, where does Syrinx travel to?

5. What is Joshua a captain of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Capone win at Arnstadt?

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

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

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

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

6. How is Louise different once she leaves Norfolk?

7. How is Joshua similar to Syrinx?

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

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

10. How is the landscape of Valisk like Rubra?

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

"The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict" is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Hamilton uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

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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