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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. Who is Vega Jane's first opponent in the Duelum?

2. According to the banner that Vega sees, all male Wugs between what ages must participate?

3. The word “amaroc” used in the novel is derived from the name “Amarok,” a gigantic wolf in what mythological system?

4. What is the name of the pitch site where the Duelum fights take place?

5. How many coins does Roman Picus give to Delph for his bet on Vega’s first fight in the Duelum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vega Jane discover about the straps for the Wall in TRIGINTA NOVEM: “All Fall Down”?

2. What change does Thansius announce regarding the Duelum in VIGINTI SEPTEM: “The Duelum”?

3. How is Vega Jane’s final fight in the Duelum described in QUADRAGINTA NOVEM: “To the Death”?

4. Whom is Vega slated to fight in the first round of the Duelum in TRIGINTA TRES: “Foes United”? How does Vega feel about this opponent?

5. Where does Vega decide to go after work in TRIGINTA SEX: “Hall of Truth”? Who comes with her?

6. What exchange takes place between Vega and Delph at the hospital in QUADRAGINTA TRES: “A Matter of Parchment”?

7. What does Vega Jane awaken to discover in QUINQUAGINTA: “The Duelum Champion”?

8. What does Vega discover when she reaches the hospital in QUADRAGINTA UNUS: “Slivers Too Few”? Where does Vega go after this?

9. Where does Vega Jane go first in the morning that opens QUADRAGINTA NOVEM: “To the Death”? Why?

10. What prevents Vega’s rivals from chopping down her tree house in TRIGINTA DUO: “A Single Care”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Vega Jane as the protagonist of The Finisher. How old is Vega Jane? How long have Vega Jane’s parents been kept at The Care? What ailment do they suffer from? What is Vega’s relationship like with John?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of the Quag based on the descriptions from Quentin Herms’s book and map. How large is the Quag in relation to the size of Wormwood? What creatures live in the Quag? Prior to examining Quentin Herms’s messages, what did Vega know about the Quag?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the differences and similarities between male and female expectations in the novel. Do you think that Wormwood exhibits gender equality? Why or why not?

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