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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 "Incendiary," where does Marco find himself?

2. What do the members of the ensemble wear that play at the grand anniversary celebration for the circus?

3. What happened to Tsukiko's opponent?

4. What color does the fire turn when the shower of sparks in the cauldron fall like starts in "The Second Lighting of the Bonfire"?

5. Where is Mme. Padva's studio located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thiessen die?

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

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

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

5. Where does Marco find himself after Isobel tosses black crystals on him?

6. How does Bailey relight the bonfire?

7. Why did the Burgess sisters always excel at what they did?

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

9. What happens when Marco considers leaving with Celia in "Stormy Seas"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fans of the circus rose up and became a loosely organized group. How did the group get started and why was the group so important to the reveurs?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Tsukiko doesn't believe that Tara's death is an accident. Why doesn't Tsukiko believe that Tara's death was an accident and how does she believe Tara's death will affect the circus?

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