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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 Rubra carry Dariat and Tatiana to safety?

2. Whose ship makes contact with the Mindor, a blackhawk turned hellhawk possessed by Rocio Condra?

3. As Baranovich prepares to attack Mzu in the foundry, who comes to her rescue?

4. What is the weapon that Joshua has to destroy that Mzu tells him how to reach?

5. Why does Jacqueline kill the other prisoners held by the Confederation army before the marines arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Gerard, Beth, and Rocio take down Kiera if they work together?

2. How have the main characters of Mzu, Joshua, Liol, Samuel, Monica, and others grown by the end of the novel?

3. What is the power inherent in the Alchemist?

4. How is Rocio different from other souls that are possessed?

5. Why is Rocio uncomfortable with the idea of working with the Edenists?

6. How does Rocio going to Capone help Gerard in his mission?

7. Why is Bonney intent on killing Dariat?

8. How are the fates of Louise and Genevieve left uncertain at the end of the book?

9. Why are the Edenists willing to accept the hellhawk in Chapter 13?

10. What does the revelation that Mzu's husband Peter was left on Beezling reveal about her motivations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Hamilton's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why Hamilton used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict"?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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