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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 warns Stephanie at the military border between the possessed and the living?

2. Whose daughter, Marie, is possessed by Kiera?

3. To whom does Syrinx takes the information that Erick gave her?

4. What is Sinon a part of that Athene fears he betrays by his liberation plans for Mortonridge?

5. Who does Mzu want to ambush at Toi-Hoi?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Bonney intent on killing Dariat?

7. Why are Quinn's officers afraid of him?

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

9. How do Samuel, Mzu, and Monica try to escape the possessed via the basin?

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

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

Technology is a recurring theme in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two male characters in the book, Calvert and Mzu. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that Hamilton wishes to convey through these examples?

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