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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 Matt attempt to take from Kira in Chapter 10?

2. According to village custom, what happens to a person's property once he or she dies from illness?

3. What is Thomas' job in the Edifice?

4. What do Vandara and the other women threaten Kira with in Chapter 2?

5. What is worn during the singing of the Ruin Song?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what readers know about Kira after reading Chapter 1.

2. How does Kira react to the indoor plumbing in her room?

3. How does Kira react to Matt's decision to join the hunt?

4. What defense does Jamison give in Kira's trial?

5. How is Matt's relationship with Branch similar to his friendship with Kira?

6. Why does Jamison bring out the Singer's robe and question Kira about her embroidery skills?

7. What is the significance of names in Kira's society?

8. Describe Vandara.

9. Describe what is known about the character Jamison by the end of Chapter 4.

10. Describe Kira's home after she returns from the Field of Leaving.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What elements of deception and betrayal are evident throughout the novel? Which characters are involved in deception? How does deception affect the character development of Kira, Thomas, Matt, and Jo? Which characters are involved in betrayal? How does betrayal affect the character development of the children?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of women in the novel. Compare and contrast the roles of men and women in Kira's society. What limits are placed on women? How does being a woman affect Kira's character development?

Essay Topic 3

Which character symbolizes hope in the novel, and why? How is this character used by the guardians? What does Kira plan to do for this character in the future? How is Kira a guardian of hope for her people?

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