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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. Who is M. Anna Pelli Cognani?

2. Who murders Paul Dure for the fifth time?

3. What is the community celebrating that will be used as a distraction for Raul's escape from Lock Childe Lamonde?

4. Who is the leader of the Pax Mecantilus?

5. Who is a settled priest on the Madrededios?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Raul and Aenea's dream conversations in Chapter 8.

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

3. According to Raul, what does Father Clifton's doctrine prompt?

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

5. Describe how Simmons gives unusual attention to the environment of the mountains at the Temple Hanging in the Air.

6. What is ironic about Raul's affliction?

7. What is Task Force GIDEON?

8. Who is Rachel Weintraub?

9. How is Isosaki's group, Pax Mercantilus, demonstrative of a writing flaw in Simmon's writing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explain the several layers of the Pope's deception and betrayal in his dealings with Mustafa.

Essay Topic 2

Explain and analyze what Aenea's suggestion towards humanity is when she says that "if they hide from humanity, they are squandering all they have learned previously."

Essay Topic 3

Explain and describe the two choices Pasca gives humans about the belief of God's existence.

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