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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 "Bookkeeping," how long has it been since Chandresh has created a new endeavor?

2. In "Escapement," where does Victor say the reveurs will go next?

3. When is the grand anniversary celebration for the circus held?

4. In "Aftermath," who waits for Bailey in the bonfire courtyard?

5. Where does Celia go at the beginning of "Invitation"?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and where is the grand anniversary celebration held for the circus?

2. What is Celia tempted to do when she is with Marco?

3. Who does Bailey meet at the train station in Concord?

4. In "Impasse," how does Celia say that the competition will end?

5. How does Chandresh's house look when Poppet visits in "Blueprints"?

6. How did Isobel and Marco happen to meet?

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

8. In "Fates Foretold," how does the fortune teller do a reading?

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

10. What happens when Marco is guiding Bailey through the animal tent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Celia finally reveals her identity to Herr Thiessen in"Movement." Why does Celia reveal her identity and how does that affect their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

The clockmaker who is instructed to create the circus clock is told to create a dream. In what ways is the clock both a real timepiece and a dream and how does the clock represent what the circus will become?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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