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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. After Quath returns from her interrogation, what does she say Killeen wants from Toby?

2. What does Toby do after he removes the Shibo chip?

3. What have the people in "Rational Laughter" survived?

4. Why can't Toby move his hand when he awakens in the Redoubt?

5. What makes Toby sick in "Hard Spark?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the mechs and argue in "Animal Spirits?"

2. What is the source of conflict between Toby and Shibo in "Unsettled Movement?"

3. What happens at the end of "The Sea of Sands?"

4. In "Eating the Storm," what does Toby realize about the violence down the Lane?

5. What is Toby doing at the end of "Rational Laughter?"

6. Why is Toby surprised to sense the Mantis in "Hard Spark?"

7. Why do Toby and the Shibo Personality argue in "The Rock of Chaos?"

8. Describe Toby's experience with Nigel in the last chapter of the book.

9. After Toby and Quath fall from the esty, why does Quath say the esty Lane is so unstable?

10. Why does Quath think the birds in the Redoubt are a threat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author convey mood in each of the following chapters: "Animal Spirits," "The Pain of Eternity," and "Eating the Storm?" Give specific examples from each chapter.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Toby and Quath. Be sure to include physical, psychological, and social aspects.

Essay Topic 3

How does technology influence the Family Bishop? How does it influence the story? Give several specific examples.

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