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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 is seen in a mirror in "Reflections and Distortions"?

2. In "The Hanged Man," what color cord is tied around the leg of a man in a tuxedo?

3. In "Ailuromancy," what does Bailey see jumping through a hoop?

4. What color are Thiessen's eyes?

5. In "Movement," what color dress does Celia wear when she visits Thiessen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bailey observe when he watches the contortionist in "Oneiromancy"?

2. What is the tattoo like that Tsukiko has?

3. How would you describe the labyrinth?

4. How does Celia feel about her performances?

5. What are dinners like at Chandresh's home?

6. What does Caroline dare her younger brother, Bailey, to do one day when they are climbing an oak tree?

7. How is Le Cirque des Reves set up?

8. In "Target Practice," why is Chandresh throwing a knife at a dartboard?

9. What does Celia sense after the bonfire is lit on opening night?

10. What does Marco look like when he isn't manipulating his appearance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Atmosphere," Tsukiko persuades Celia to attend one of Chandresh's dinner parties. Why did Tsukiko invite Celia and how did the invitation advance the plot of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Bailey becomes the caretaker of the circus. Why is Bailey chosen to become the caretaker and why does he accept the position?

Essay Topic 3

Celia learned the identity of her opponent in "The Magician's Opponent." How did she learn her opponent's identity and how did that knowledge affect Celia and the way she was competing?

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