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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. What does Marek tell Chris to do in the match?

2. What does Gomez do with the extra nav marker?

3. How many typical computers are required for travel to other universes?

4. How much clearance does the machine require on all sides?

5. What is the purpose of the doors filled with water?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chris take the traveling?

2. What happens almost immediately to Gomez and Baretto in the chapter “Castelgard”?

3. Short of wearing a wig, what is Kate's only option for disguise?

4. What horrifies Kate about the entire travel concept?

5. What is the first defensive weapon Gordon gives each traveler?

6. What kind of clothing are the travelers given?

7. Who comes through the side door from the Abbot's quarters and what is she doing?

8. What does Gordon explain about the nav button Sue Gomez carries?

9. What does the maid explain to Chris about Lady Claire?

10. What happens to Doniger in the end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chris finds fault with everything about the evening, particularly Kate's stockbroker friends from New York who keep asking ignorant questions about the dig site. For their benefit, Marek explains how under the feudal system, powerful lords provided the social order which had been lacking throughout the dark ages. The medieval era was a time of cultural and economic growth. Yet the Hundred Years War between England and France also caused great bloodshed and strife.

a. What do you think are the reasons Chris is finding fault with Kate’s friends?

b. Do you think the feudal system was beneficial to the people of the middle ages? Why or why not?

c. Discuss some examples of how the Hundred Years War caused so many problems in England and France. Use examples from Timeline to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

a. Compare/contrast the characters of Marek and Chris. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

b. Compare/contrast the characters of Kate and Lady Claire. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

c. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Timeline help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

a. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

b. Socrates said, "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Timeline help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Timeline? Why or why not. Use examples from Timeline and your own life to support your answer.

c. Choose one specific incident in Timeline to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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