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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 the spray can of ethylene dehydrate do?

2. What is the message when Marek slaps Sir Guy on his head with the flat of the sword?

3. Where is the transit site for the Yale team?

4. What has to be rebuilt in the transit room in order to bring the Yale team back?

5. Why does Kramer threaten to quit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Oliver ask the Professor, who is known as the magister, to make?

2. What helps Chris to relax a little at site when they arrive?

3. Why might a return show up before someone even leaves?

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

5. What does Claire do just as Chris is being led off for a bath?

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

7. What horrifies Kate about the entire travel concept?

8. How does Marek react to Chris and David's decisions not to go on the mission?

9. What happens back at ITC after Gordon activates his return?

10. How does Chris take the traveling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Timeline interesting. Discuss the following:

a. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Marek. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

b. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Kate. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

c. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Chris. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

d. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Professor Johnston. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

e. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Doniger. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

f. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Lady Claire. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

a. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Timeline.

b. Trace and analyze one major theme of Timeline. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

c. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Timeline. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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