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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. After Ashil is shot, whom does Borlú first call?

2. While in Breach, Borlú is shown video footage of what?

3. Borlú discovers that Geary locked up the same days as when which person attended the events?

4. What does Borlú want to use as a safe phone line?

5. Who keeps calling Corwi in an attempt to get a hold of Borlú?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who killed Geary and why?

2. What does Ashil believe about the origin of the accident? What does Borlú believe about it?

3. What is sent to Bol Ye'an? What has been written on it?

4. What plan does Borlú make regarding Rodriguez?

5. How did Borlú and Dhatt plan to get Rodriguez out of Ul Qoma?

6. After regaining consciousness, where does Borlú find himself?

7. What information does Borlú get from Dahar Jaris?

8. Why does Borlú fire at a man? What happens when he does?

9. Who is Yallya? What part does she play in the investigation?

10. What does Borlú learn while inside David Bowden's apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the future has in store for Tye after the close of the novel? Predict the future for Tye based on his thoughts and actions throughout the novel. Will he find satisfaction in his new life?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the novel, Ashil tells Borlú that “[v]olunteering’s an early and strong indication that you’re not suited.” What does he mean by this? For what is Borlú suited? How does Ashil know Borlú is suited?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the women in Borlú’s life: Corwi, Bizyana, and Sariska. Does he love any of them? If so, which? How does Borlú’s relationship with women mirror his life in Beszel?

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