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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. Where must Lanik travel before he can return to the simple peace in Britton for good?
2. Who approaches Lanik on the beach when he lands near Anderson?
3. What are the Ambassadors?
4. What is the name of the shepherd that Lanik helps in Britton?
5. When Lanik arrives in Gill, what does he find?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the Nkumai treat Lanik's double when they first find him?
2. What does Lanik do while staying in Jones?
3. Why do the Schwartzes ultimately decide to help Lanik in his quest?
4. When Lanik confronts the captain of the guard in Gill, what does Lanik tell him?
5. Why must Lanik completely destroy the land of Anderson?
6. Why is Lanik able to escape from the grave that the people of Gill have buried him in?
7. Describe the land of Britton.
8. Why does Lanik return to Mueller?
9. When Lanik realizes the deception taking place in the throne room, why does he not kill the impostors?
10. Lanik descends into the rock to better hear the voice, but when he returns to the surface, his father is afraid. Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Lanik and Ensel Mueller.
a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?
b. Compare the role of relationships in each of their lives. How was each character affected by his relationships - both positively and negatively?
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the story, there are several characters who attempt to kill Lanik.
a. Identify three characters who try to kill Lanik. Describe the situation and how Lanik escapes.
b. Compare and contrast the characters that try to kill Lanik, as well as these characters' motivations.
Essay Topic 3
Banishment to the planet Treason is a particularly severe punishment because Treason has no iron. Discuss the role of iron in the story. What is it used for? What is it traded for? How does iron drive the plot? Give examples to support your answer.
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