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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. In "The Lovers" what does the woman standing on the platform wear in her hair?

2. What color suit is purchased for Bailey in "Escapement"?

3. Who waits for Bailey at the Wishing Tree in "Suspended"?

4. In "Intersections II: Scarlet Furies and Red Destinies," how often has Mr. A. H. attended the circus before?

5. In "Beautiful Pain," what sits upon the two of hearts on the mantel in Marco's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Celia find Marco after they go through the bonfire?

2. What does Chadresh give Poppet and Widget for their thirteenth birthday?

3. How do Bailey, Poppet, and Widget escape a room resembling a large metal birdcage?

4. How does Thiessen die?

5. Describe the illusion Marco creates for Celia in "Stormy Seas"?

6. What does Poppet ask Bailey to do in "An Entreaty" and why?

7. How does Thiessen describe what he provides with his writing?

8. Why does Widget visit with Mr. A. H. in "Stories"?

9. What does the circus train look like inside?

10. What is the circus like on All Hallows' Eve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poppet believes that Bailey is essential to the survival of the circus. What has Poppet observed about the circus and what does she believe Bailey can do to prevent the circus from falling apart?

Essay Topic 2

Tsukiko and Celia are hired as some of the first performers for the circus. What is unique about each woman that makes Chandresh want to hire her, and how does he expect each woman to enhance and add to the atmosphere of the circus?

Essay Topic 3

A grand celebration was held to mark the thirteenth anniversary of the circus. What was revealed during the party and how did that affect the competition?

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