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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 kind of universe is the "The Neutronium Alchemist" set in?

2. What is Kiera a leader of at Valisk?

3. What is the region on the Kulu planet Ombey where Moyo is looking for transport?

4. When Joshua runs to the ship after dealing with the possessed man with Voi, how many Capone Organization ships arrive at the asteroid?

5. Who does Kiera think that Bonney should seek out and kill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the worst fear that Edenists have about death?

2. How does Kingsley blackmail Erick about Duchamp?

3. What does Ralph struggle with letting go of when the government presses him?

4. Why does the Alchemist pose a threat?

5. What motivates the possessed to help Capone?

6. How is Joshua different from the Edenists?

7. How does Mzu escape detection from Joshua when she is busy concocting her plans for revenge?

8. What does Quinn's concept of religion encompass in terms of temples?

9. What does the Admiral feel that any war fought against Capone will create?

10. What does Erick realize about Duchamp when he is detaching the bomb?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power in society is a prevailing theme of "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Hamilton frequently refers to this theme, painting the picture of scholarly knowledge being rewarded by power. Which characters appear honest and which appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Hamilton describes?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Rubra. What is his role in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict"? What was Hamilton trying to accomplish by creating Rubra's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in "The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict." Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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