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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 can Rubra be jettisoned in a life pod and picked up by the Edenist voidhawks?

2. What is High York?

3. What is Richard Keaton's profession?

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

5. Who is Maynard Khanna?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some advantages that the possessed have over the living?

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

4. What could have the different factions on Nyvan achieved if they cooperated instead of bickered over Mzu?

5. What creates heavy conflict on Nyvan without any reason as the factions close in on Mzu trying to escape with the Alchemist?

6. How does Quinn view the planet Nyvan from above like a prophet?

7. Why do Dariat and Rubra want to fuse their powers?

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

9. Why does Quinn torture the Christian priest?

10. What happens when a possessed goes to zero tau?

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

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

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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