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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. What does Rubra jettison as Tatiana is rescued by the Edenist voidhawks?

2. Who is Peter in relation to Mzu?

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

4. Where do the Capone ships move to avoid the crossfire as the Lady Mac goes into defensive position?

5. What is Richard Keaton's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Monica press a gun to Joshua's back after escaping the basin?

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

3. How is Quinn's deranged mental state evident in the bloody massacre of Dwyer?

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

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

6. Why does Quinn torture the Christian priest?

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Calvert grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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