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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 does Lanik decide he must travel next in order to stop the illuders?

2. What are the Schwartzes known as?

3. Who approaches Lanik on the beach when he lands near Anderson?

4. When Lanik is attacked after being awakened in the night, what does Lanik do to his attacker?

5. When Lanik goes to the throne room in Gill using quicktime, he sees an old woman on the throne. Who is the old woman, really?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the land of Britton.

2. Why do the people of Gill react so harshly when Lanik arrives in their town?

3. When Lanik realizes the deception taking place in the throne room, why does he not kill the impostors?

4. After seeing Mwabao Mawa in Jones, what does Lanik realize about Mawa?

5. Why do the Schwartzes ultimately decide to help Lanik in his quest?

6. Why does Lanik become a legend in Britton?

7. Although Ensel tries to show joy at the comforting environment of the forest, he cannot. Why?

8. What does Lanik learn in quicktime about the beautiful cottage on the beach near Anderson?

9. Why is Lanik able to escape from the grave that the people of Gill have buried him in?

10. Why does Lanik almost give up his vow of fidelity to Saranna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lanik's radical regeneration affects the storyline in a multitude of ways.

a. Describe three different story lines that unfold as a direct result of Lanik being a radical regenerative.

b. How does becoming a radical regenerative affect Lanik? How does Lanik's condition affect the people around him?

c. In Lanik's situation, how would you react to these circumstances? Can you understand Lanik's reactions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Lanik has the opportunity to experience life in the country of his birth, and life in the country of his choosing.

a. Compare and contrast the living conditions in Mueller versus the living conditions in Britton. Include inhabitants, living conditions, pace of life, opportunities, and attitudes in your answer.

b. What are the biggest differences to Lanik between Mueller and Britton?

c. What, if anything, does Lanik like about Mueller?

d. What, if anything, does Lanik wish would change in Britton?

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