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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. Because he cannot hear the warnings of others, the ______ focuses on a lush patch of earth in the middle of the atmosphere.

2. A _______ is an act in which the hostages are forced to watch a horrific event, which leaves a long-standing scar.

3. Landing on the floating island of the Gods is described as a form of _________ that involves irresponsible flight within the wind.

4. After an item that needs to be revived is revived, it is necessary to have _________ with it.

5. ________ uses upsetting images of houses taken from dreams as aids in teaching people how to destroy themselves while sleeping.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the flier that is landing on the floating island of the Gods?

2. What is the relationship between Albert and Mark Parker?

3. What does the author describe the book to be a project about? What is it meant to compile?

4. While the origin of air days is unclear, how are they celebrated by people in the area?

5. What are grass guards?

6. What will happen when the sleeper's stomach is massaged when they are snoring?

7. How does the intruder typically decide to kill himself in order to cause harm to the family?

8. What is the history that is given about the lawn boys in this story?

9. Where does atmospheric food come from, according to the book?

10. What do certain birds do, real and mythological ones, according to the description of the author?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ben Marcus is a false map made of skin, according to the book's description.

Part 1: Why do you think the Ben Marcus is a false map made of skin?

Part 2: Can a false map be made to be true or is it unchangeable?

Part 3: How do you think a false map can still be useful in life?

Essay Topic 2

A father makes confessions while lying in what appears to be a grave made of glass, which is thought to be symbolism of some sort.

Part 1: Why does the author make the descriptions so vague for the reader?

Part 2: How do you think the author might help the reader have an easier time with the imagery?

Part 3: How do you interpret the scene in which the father is making a confession? Is this structure a grave or something else?

Essay Topic 3

Marcus uses names in the book, but does not give them traditional definitions. For example, Jennifer is the partial inability to see hands.

Part 1: What is the purpose of assigning new definitions to words in the book?

Part 2: Do you think Marcus is trying to be confusing to the reader?

Part 3: How do the new definitions expand the meaning of words for the reader?

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