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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 lines the stone next where Darkstalker is born in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 3, how long ago were Fathom's parents married?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Darkstalker give Clearsight to block her thoughts from others?

4. What material are the floors in the Island Palace?

5. How many guards are at the throne room when Fathom arrives in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is dead and alive in Chapter 11?

2. In Chapter 9, how does Clearsight feel when she and Darkstalker introduce themselves?

3. What does Albatross show Fathom that he is creating, and what does Fathom think about his grandfather's creation in Chapter 3?

4. What happens when Albatross arrives in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 10, what do Darkstalker and Clearsight find?

6. What happens when Albatross finds Indigo and Fathom in Chapter 8?

7. What does Darkstalker sense about the egg that contains his sister in Chapter 2?

8. How does Darkstalker compare his ability to see the future to Clearsight's ability to see the future in Chapter 10?

9. What are the rules for using IceWing magic?

10. What does Clearsight realize about Allknowing and the seer training class in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Darkstalker is furious when he learns that his mother is in danger. Who does Darkstalker blame for putting his mother in danger? Who does he believe plans to hurt his mother? How and why does Darkstalker seek revenge?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Fathom and the other SeaWings are uncomfortable at a party Queen Vigilance throws in their honor. Why are Fathom and the other SeaWings uncomfortable at the party? How has trauma influenced their discomfort?

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