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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 Chapter 26, what does Amax tell Apollo about music and poetry?

2. In Chapter 20, what was the curse upon Plemnaeus's children?

3. What does Jason tell Apollo about Jason's talk with Zeus that shocks Apollo?

4. In Chapter 35, where does Apollo remind himself his goal is?

5. In Chapter 33, who saves Piper and Apollo from Caligula's yacht?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Apollo need Caligula's shoes to get through the burning maze?

2. What happens to and around Jason when he gets upset?

3. In Chapter 21, what do Meg and Apollo do together that arose from a dream Meg has had?

4. What does Jason ask Apollo to do for him if he dies fighting Caligula?

5. In Chapter 32, what does Apollo to do try to save his friends, and who saves his life?

6. When Apollo and his friends figure out the general area where Caligula is, what is their difficulty in finding him?

7. In Chapter 28, how is Piper conflicted about her own family heritage?

8. In Chapter 31, why is Medea tiring as Caligula talks?

9. What does Piper do to distract the guards on one of the yachts that astounds Apollo?

10. What is unique about the Pandai's senses and physiology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Apollo define the characteristics of a real hero? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does Apollo demonstrate his loyalty to his friends at different points throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Which character in the novel do you think best embodies the characteristic of resilience, and why? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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