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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. What does Felix discover once the troops are on the ground of planet Banshee?

2. What comforts Felix?

3. What has poisonous water and harsh temperatures?

4. Why is a dwarf attacked and killed by a human in the prison?

5. Who was the prisoner's former cell mate in the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Felix leave Golden?

2. What do Holly, Lya, and Jack learn about Forest by connecting to the suit?

3. What is Forest and Kent's relationship?

4. When Felix put on his suit, what does he feel?

5. Describe Allie.

6. Why does the Engine fight for Felix?

7. Describe the Ants on Banshee.

8. What does Jack see when he runs out of the Complex?

9. What does Felix do when he hears that he is assigned to another drop?

10. Describe Forest.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Felix and Jack Crow are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Felix had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Jack Crow had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Steakley's choice of writing the story from distinctly two points of view, that of Felix and that of Jack Crow, interspersed with some third-person narrative is effective. How do these varying perspectives add fullness to the story?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Armor. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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