View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the conversation that takes place at the bungalow in Eden, what is the giver in the Buddhist act of giving called?

2. Who possesses Eben Pavitt's old and worn out body?

3. When the navy squadron's commanding admiral raises the fleet's condition level to amber, which ship has dropped out of the communications net?

4. Who tells Joshua that the Udat was docked at the Nyiru asteroid for four days?

5. When docking privileges are denied at Ayacucho, who is aboard the Samaku?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jezzibella tell Al that he needs to employ non-possessed people?

2. According to what Wing-Tsit tells Syrinx during their eighth meeting, what does Wing-Tsit want Syrinx to do moving forward?

3. Why was the Confederation Navy Intelligence Service originally created?

4. Why does Kiera Salter consider Dariat to be a dangerous liability?

5. As Chapter 11 opens, what is Aulie doing that Syrinx thinks is incredibly boring?

6. According to Jezzibella, what is the difference between a rifle and a machine gun?

7. What did the report from Darcy and Lori received by Gilmore indicate that Gilmore is currently researching?

8. According to the person waiting for Syrinx as she approaches the bungalow in the glade on Eden, why is Syrinx at the bungalow?

9. According to the Admiral in charge of the Confederation Navy Intelligence Service, what is the Confederation's main concern as the Confederation tries to deal with the possessed incursions?

10. According to Dariat, how could Dariat conceivably destroy Rubra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, there are several situations where a character's life is in danger.

a. Identify at least three instances where one of the characters is in danger. Describe the situation and how the character escapes from danger.

b. Compare and contrast the dangerous situations in which others are attempting to harm your identified characters. What is the motivation in each of these situations to do harm?

Essay Topic 2

There are several habitats of crucial importance in the story, among them Rubra and Tranquility. Describe the characteristics and personalities of these bitek habitats, as well as the interactions of these habitats with their inhabitants. How do these habitats all tie together under Edenist principles? How does the affinity link impact a habitat and its inhabitants?

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Kelly Tirrel is greatly affected by her meeting with Shaun Wallace. Discuss how Kelly's interactions with Shaun affect Kelly's worldview. How do Kelly's experiences affect her mental state, her ability to trust, and her willingness to help Joshua?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 706 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample