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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 Apollo's dream in Chapter 19, what does the Sibyl tell him?

2. In Chapter 31, what does Caligula tell Apollo to take some comfort in?

3. In Chapter 21, who was the most famous oracle Apollo dreams of?

4. In Chapter 19, what does Apollo remember about Caligula in his dream about the ancient world?

5. What is the name of the Hedges' baby boy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 20, what famous person from the ancient world is Meg a descendent of, and why is this significant to the dryads?

3. In Chapter 29, what are some of the things that makes Incitatus so dangerous?

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 31, why does Caligula need Apollo to die in a certain way?

9. In Chapter 35, how does Crest help Apollo on the next part of his quest?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting the parent-child relationships between Apollo and his father, Zeus, Meg and her father Philip McCaffrey, and Piper and her father Tristan McLean. Cite specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the different meanings and functions of plants and plant spirits in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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