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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. After Kira grabs the Casaba-Howitzer in "Exeunt V," how long before the Maw comes to her?

2. In "Exeunt IV," how long has it been since Alan died?

3. In "Necessity III," how long does it take to revive everyone from cryo and prepare to meet the Knot of Minds?

4. What colors make up the space station Kira builds?

5. How many UMC battleships placed end to end would equal the size of the Battered Hierophant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kira kill Ctein?

2. How does Gregorovich reappear and take charge in "Ferro Comitante"?

3. In "Integratum," how does Vishal describe Gregorovich's condition after he examines him?

4. How does Soft Blade replicate Kira's arm, and how does she feel about the replication?

5. What happens when two ships pass each other at the end of the novel?

6. In "Arrival," what does Kira notice when she wakes at the beginning of the chapter?

7. What does the chamber look like where Kira meets with Klein and his Marines, Falconi and his crew, and Lphet and his shoal?

8. What does Kira think when she first sees Ctein?

9. How does Kira lose and then regain control of Soft Blade in "Escape!"?

10. in "Necessity," how are nightmare ships destroyed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that can reveal plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

After Kira bonds with the xeno, she often loses control. How does Kira lose control after bonding with the xeno? How does her lack of self-control endanger herself and others?

Essay Topic 3

Admiral Klein accuses Kira and the Wallfish crew of treason. Why does Klein accuse Kira and the Wallfish crew of treason? Are they guilty of treason?

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