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

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

3. What has been planted on the ship, according to Pryor?

4. After visiting the Kiint, where does Syrinx go?

5. What is the Nyvan's asteroid that Quinn lands upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Capone embody instead of instill fear for the people of the Confederation?

2. How is Joshua similar to Syrinx?

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

4. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

5. How are the DeadKnights described in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

9. What motivates the possessed to help Capone?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

"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.

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