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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. With whom does Raul have a series of dream conversations?

2. What happens to Raul as he travels further down the river?

3. What is the name of the compound created for architectural students called?

4. What does Simmons spend a great deal of time describing in Chapter 16?

5. What is the name of the nearby galaxy led by the alien force named?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Raul?

2. What is Task Force GIDEON?

3. Why is Corporal Bassin Kee tortured in Chapter 3?

4. What is used to distract Raul's escape from Lock Childe Lamonde?

5. Describe the Core's loyalty to the Church.

6. What is needed to make the cruciforms work properly?

7. What does Aenea describe to Raul once they arrive in Hannibal, Missouri?

8. What sends Raul into free fall again in Chapter 12?

9. Describe the beginning of the Pax's raids in Chapter 9.

10. What is the Shrike?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and describe how Aenea's final actions reflect her desire to live her final moments fully.

Essay Topic 2

Explain and discuss the significance and importance of Aenea's duality of teaching. What does her teaching suggest about her role in the text?

Essay Topic 3

Explain and analyze Albedo's direct involvement and investment in trying to deceptively defeat the Church.

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