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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 type of animal is a mafadet?

2. What complaint do Isaac's laboratory partners have about sharing the room with Isaac?

3. Where must Lin travel to purchase colorberries?

4. What is wrong with Yagharek's wings?

5. What condition does Lin fear Mr. Motley has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What disagreement do Issac and Yagharek have about the power source that will be used to propel his flight?

2. What are the details of Dr. Barbile's death?

3. Who does the mayor reach out to for help when he hears of the slake moth's attacks?

4. What immediate studying does Isaac do to prepare for his work with Yagharke?

5. What does Derkhan Blueday find out about Benjamin Flex through the help of an outside source?

6. What project was Dr. Barbile working on before it was cancelled by the government?

7. What does the grub look like when it emerges from its pupa?

8. What does Vodyanoi sculpt?

9. What is a Cactacae?

10. Why are Lublamaie and David irritated with Isaac at the laboratory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Weaver is an interesting character with an interesting personal progression through the novel. First, describe the Weaver's personality at the opening of the novel, and how he became involved in the plot against the slake moths. Then, describe the Weaver's sudden character shift. What event caused this shift in motivation? Do you think it was genuine? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Isaac learns that he cannot trust many of the friends he once held dear to him. Choose two of Isaac's friends or colleagues that he thought he could trust, but turned out to be unable to. What changed in these relationships to destroy the trust between old friends? Given the circumstances, do you think Isaac overreacted to his friends' loss of trust? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

There are many interesting characters in the novel, but perhaps none more interesting than Yagharek. First, describe Yagharek's physicality and explain how he came to look like this. Then, describe the relationship between Yagharek and Isaac - both professionally and personally. Do you think Yagharek deserved to be abandoned by Isaac at the end of the novel? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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