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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. When does Chiron suggest Apollo and Meg leave?

2. Who descends from the trees while Apollo is trying to free the captives?

3. What song does Apollo hum when he opens the gates to Dodona?

4. What does Chiron reveal about Rhea?

5. What happens to the Colossus's body after Apollo shoots him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do Meg and Apollo encounter during their conversation with Pete the geyser?

2. What does Pete tell Apollo the myrmeke usually do before eating their prey?

3. How does Apollo take down the myrmeke when he goes to their nest to rescue Meg?

4. What new weapons does Apollo pick up at the armory before heading back out to the woods, and why?

5. What does Meg tell Apollo in the grove of Dodona?

6. Who comes to campus in the middle of the battle against the Colossus?

7. What does Nero tell Meg he will do when she asks what he wants?

8. What does Apollo discover about Meg's relationship to Nero at the entrance to the grove?

9. What happens to Austin and Kayla when Apollo effectively enchants the arrow?

10. What doe Apollo think is the reasoning behind Triumvirate Holdings wanting to gain control over the Oracles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the narrative tone of Apollo. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to discern the nature of his tone.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how Apollo has demonstrated personal growth and improvement throughout the novel. How does the Apollo at the beginning of the novel differ from that at the end?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you describe the why humor is utilized in the novel. In what ways is the use of humor serve the characters and the overall narrative? Be specific and use examples from the text to support your claims.

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