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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. When Quinn oversees taking over Jesup, what does he oversee the building of?

2. What kind of Tranquillity serjeants will be used by Alastair to fight the possessed on Ombey?

3. What does Quinn remove from the person/alien he kills on the Nyvan's asteroid?

4. What happens to Ikele, the ex-navy officer?

5. What kind of expert is Lodi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

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

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

5. How is Syrinx considered a tourist?

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

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

8. How is Louise different once she leaves Norfolk?

9. How do the younger generation of the Garissan refugees differ from the older one?

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

Calvert and Mzu are two of the most active characters in determining the plot of the story.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different? Compare and contrast.

Part 2) What are some events that Calvert had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Mzu had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Hamilton uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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