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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 vehicle does Fourmyle arrive at Presteign's New Year's party in?

2. Where does the Government House ball at the opening of Chapter 9 take place?

3. According to Forrest, how many people were on board the Vorga?

4. Who does Robin betray to Y'ang-Yeovil?

5. Where is Presteign's New York mansion located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do we learn is the origin of the Burning Man?

2. What does Robin offer Foyle after the New Year's Eve bombardment, and what is his response?

3. What proposition does Foyle make Robin after her suicide attempt, and what is her response?

4. Describe members of the Skoptsy Colony.

5. Describe a sympathetic block.

6. What is Y'ang-Yeovil's role on the Spanish Steps?

7. How does Foyle find out about Lindsey Joyce, and what does he learn about Joyce at the end of Chapter 12?

8. Describe Olivia Presteign.

9. What does Robin do regarding Foyle at the opening of Chapter 12, and what secret of hers is made known?

10. What is Foyle's goal in going to the Spanish Steps?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Y'ang-Yeovil appears on the Spanish Steps in Rome masquerading as Angelo Poggi, a crewmember on board the Vorga. Foyle is masquerading as Fourmyle. Another theme in the book is that of deception. Identify and discuss other examples of personal deception in the book. Consider, too, how entire classes of people might be practicing deception. for example, how the wealthy try to impress their peers by traveling in flashy, ancient modes of transportation.

Essay Topic 2

One significant betrayal in the novel is when Robin abandons Foyle and goes to Y'ang-Yeovil. Discuss and explain why Robin does this, revealing Foyle's plans, and hopes to find her freedom. Be mindful in your discussion both Robin's background, how that impacts her decision, and what her motives and feelings might be toward Foyle.

Essay Topic 3

In the last chapter of the book, Bester attempts something close to transcendence. The reader is faced with the questions: What does all this mean? What ultimately happened to Foyle? What will potentially happen to mankind? Is Foyle the "messiah? Answer these questions in detail, with the understanding that your answers are very subjective.

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