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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. How many years pass as Juvenal lives in the underground chamber learning about the limitations of his new life in "Juvenal Nyx"?

2. Who tells Lukas that an Aspect of Sol lives in Manhattan in "Wildfire in Manhattan"?

3. What is the name of Iridia's husband in "Juvenal Nyx"?

4. What did Edgar study in school in "Fossil-Figures"?

5. How many times does Kane shoot the man in "Unbelief"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long do the visits come nightly to Juvenal in "Juvenal Nyx"? What is he left with when his "creator" leaves him?

2. What leads to the reuniting of the brothers in "Fossil-Figures"? How do they die?

3. Describe the funeral in "Weights and Measures." What does Sarah do at the funeral?

4. Why does Thor enlist Lukas' help in "Wildfire in Manhattan"? What does Lukas do?

5. How does Killheffer end up shot in "Polka Dots and Moonbeams"? Where do Dex and Adeline go?

6. Describe the brothers in "Wildfire in Manhattan." What takes place when they meet in the beginning of the story?

7. What conversation do Calum and the dwarf have while walking in "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains"?

8. Who comes to Goblin Lake to see its mysteries in "Goblin Lake"? What are his first impressions?

9. How are the pledges described in the story "Loser"?

10. What does the protagonist of "Blood" believe may drive his actions? How does he go about assuaging this need?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Deel and Mary Lou in "The Stars are Falling." What has happened to the relationship between these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the setting, characters and plot structure of "Land of the Lost." What characters are named and why is this significant?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the characters and setting of "Blood." Why is Vera's husband not given a name in the story?

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