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

2. As Syrinx approaches the bungalow in the glade on Eden, how does she feel?

3. Where is Kiera Salter originally from?

4. Where does Stephanie propose taking the refugee children to so they can find food?

5. What is the name of the owl at the bungalow in Eden?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Syrinx answer when the person waiting for her at the bungalow in Eden asks Syrnix about the past?

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

3. When Syrinx emerges from the jumbled trees into a glade with a lake, how is the bungalow she sees different from the other bungalows in Eden?

4. Why does Endron suggest that Louise, Genevieve, and Fletcher register at the new destination as refugees?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 9, why does Nicolai want to meet with Capone?

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

7. 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?

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 Dariat, what is Rubra's main priority?

10. According to what Syrinx remembers Aulie telling her, what does separation generate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Antimatter is a major component of the Alchemist. Not only is Dr. Mzu after antimatter, but so is Al Capone. Describe antimatter. What is it? How is it produced? What are its effects? How it is obtained? Why is Capone determined to control the supply of antimatter?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes is this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive?

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