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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 says goodbye to Sinon before he leaves for Ombey?

2. When the voidhawks engage the Organization ships in combat, what networks of the planet are forced to retaliate on Nyvan?

3. What is Jamrana?

4. In what role does Quinn materialize to enter the lift capsule's lounge and escape the GISD?

5. What is High York?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bonney transform herself to attack Dariat?

3. What happens when a possessed is killed?

4. In Chapter 9, how does the possibility of defeating Capone seem plausible?

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

6. How does Quinn's operations room evoke images of genocide?

7. What is the power inherent in the Alchemist?

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

9. Why is Bonney intent on killing Dariat?

10. How is Rocio's hellhawk emblematic of his desire for freedom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Rubra. What is his role in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict"? What was Hamilton trying to accomplish by creating Rubra's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Hamilton mean by calling the book "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict"? Cite an example or examples to support your answer.

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