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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 is the large slake moth feeding to her eggs?

2. How is Andrej killed?

3. What sound does the crisis engine make when it is running?

4. What does Isaac clutch in fear after leaving Lin's side?

5. Who unexpectedly offers protection to Jack and Derkhan during the final battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the members of MontJohn Rescue dress?

2. What request does the unexpected guest make of Isaac?

3. What is the mood of the novel as it comes to a close?

4. Why doesn't Lemuel want to continue Isaac's search for Lin?

5. What unexpected visitor stops at Isaac's house following the final slake moth attack?

6. What is waiting for Isaac in the room that "reeks of rotting flesh"?

7. What is most shocking to Isaac about the humans that run the Construct Compound?

8. How does Shadrack die?

9. Why does Isaac visit Canker River?

10. Where does Isaac awaken after being kidnapped by the Weaver?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

At first glance, the slake moths seem unstoppably powerful. First, describe the physicality and hunting style of the slake moths. Then, choose two deaths at the hands of the slake moths and describe them in detail. In your opinion, are slake moths more menacing than any other animal in the wild kingdom? Why or why not? Should the slake moths be villainized, or called "evil", because they are following their instincts? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Isaac is obsessed with various aspects of science: biology, chemistry, and physics. Give one example of times when each of these three scientific structures affects Isaac's life and the plot of the novel. In your opinion, which of the three scientific elements is most important to the novel as a whole? Why? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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