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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. The first chapter is marred with a death. Who dies?

2. Who discovers the changes in the godspoken?

3. What does this peasant envy of Gloriously Bright?

4. What is Qing-jao unable to believe at first?

5. Why is life harder on the Godspoken than anyone else?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wang-mu feel about the penances exacted by the gods?

2. Why does the theory of relativity pose such a problem to Valentine and Jakt?

3. What does her addition to the catalog of voices mean to the family?

4. What does Han explain to his daughter about caste?

5. Jane realizes that Qing-jao is getting close. How does she believe she can get her to stop?

6. Who approaches Qing-jao and what do they want with her?

7. What does Qing-jao realize about the common people as a result of Wang-mu?

8. Why does Gloriously Bright implicate Demosthenes?

9. What is to be noted about Valentine and her relationship to her husband, Jakt?

10. Qing-jao's behavior once again leads Wang-mu to question the gods. Why?`

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Ender's argument about free will? Do you think this is an airtight argument? Why or why not? Come up with your own argument for the origin of human nature and free will. Where did it come from? Is it possible to control? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Miro and Valentine have an argument about the destruction of Lusitania. Compare and contrast the two points of view and then align yourself with one argument. What makes this argument most compelling to you? Why do you agree with it? If you agree with neither, briefly describe your argument and explain how it differs from the ones mentioned.

Essay Topic 3

In the chapter entitled "A Parting," Han's wife and Qing-jao's mother passes away. The paper offerings are all justified and accountable except for one. Qing-jao's offering of 'secrets' remains unexplained. Come up with your own explanation as to why she would offer secrets to her mother. Try to also come up with a reason why the paper offerings aren't burned. Explain the relevance in this as the book progresses.

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