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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 type of tea does Tsukiko serve Celia in "Tsukiko"?

2. In "Blueprints," how many times does Poppet ring the doorbell before Chandresh comes to the door?

3. What color are the ribbons on Celia's dress that had been one of Friedrick's particular favorites?

4. In "Transmutation," what color does Marco see as air fills his lungs and he feels the cool air sharp and stinging on his skin?

5. What color is Celia's gown when Marco kisses her at the grand celebration for the circus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Poppet visit Chandresh in "Blueprints"?

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

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

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

6. How does Bailey get into the circus in New York?

7. What does the circus train look like inside?

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

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

10. In "The Lovers," what do the figures look like that are as still as statues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, Poppet and Widget ask Chandresh and Mr. A. H. to relinquish any ownership they have in the circus. In what way do the two man own a portion of the circus, and why was it important for them to relinquish their ownership?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Celia proclaims to love Marco, yet she asks him to leave and not return. What influences cause Celia to ask Marco to leave and never return?

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