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

2. Who does Prospero say was Alexander's last student?

3. What does illusion does Marco show Celia in "Stormy Seas"?

4. What are the blueprints for that that Ethan left Chandresh?

5. Why does Widget think Mr. A. H. is old?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the anniversary celebration different from the circus itself?

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

3. Why does Hector wait in the hall for Celia in "Technicalities?

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

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

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

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

8. How did Isobel and Marco happen to meet?

9. How does Thiessen die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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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