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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. To who does Ender compare Qing-Jao?

2. Where is the emergency meeting held?

3. Who tries to reason with Qing-jao about the gods?

4. What do most of Novinha's children and Ender do in response to the violence?

5. How do the other piggies regard Warmaker's actions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Qing-jao do when Jane reveals herself as Han's namesake?

2. How does Han react to his daughter's dismissal of Wang-mu?

3. What do the girls think about this program?

4. How do the piggies treat Warmaker after Quim's death?

5. What is the solution to this newfound problem?

6. Why is Novinha so upset with her husband, Ender?

7. What is the news Jane has that warrants waking up Wang-mu?

8. What is ironic about Han's relationship with his daughter in this chapter?

9. What secrets does this unlock about the descolada?

10. How does Novinha take Quim's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There is a chapter that outlines the differences quite clearly of people who are married to their job and who are married to their spouses. Which do you think would be more fulfilling? Define why you believe your choice holds the key to a happy life.

Essay Topic 3

This novel suggests that the most individually fulfilled people are those who both engage in significant work, but also those who choose to nurture relationships with others rather than with their work. Do you agree with this statement? What do you think it the ideal balance, or is society today evenly balanced? Why and how? Is there anyone in your life that falls into either extreme, ie a workaholic or dedicated housewife? Report on what keeps them going on a hard day.

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