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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 happened to the bodies of Rennies killed by the Obelisk Gate?
2. Who is lost on Essun's trip to Corepoint?
3. What happens to people who are too injured to keep up with the rest of Castrima?
4. What happens to the Moon after the conflict in Corepoint?
5. What do most of the obelisks do after the Gate is used at Corepoint?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Steel explain Schaffa's longevity compared to other Guardians?
2. What hardships happen to the people of Castrima as they travel through the desert?
3. Why is Schaffa narrating the story to Essun?
4. Why does Essun give Nassun control of the Obelisk Gate?
5. What does Hoa reveal to Essun about Alabaster during their nighttime meeting in Rennanis?
6. As Danel and Essun eat dinner before entering the desert, Danel explains that she wants to travel with Essun to close the Rifting. Why does Danel want to come along?
7. How did the Earth access the Plutonic Engine when Syl Anagist first activated it?
8. Why does Essun object when Danel uses the word rogga during their last conversation before entering the desert?
9. What reason does the Earth give Nassun for stealing magic from the humans?
10. Why did Houwha believe that the other Conductors disrespected Gallat?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay describing how Jemisin develops the theme of racism’s beginnings. What social and physical factors lead to racial prejudice in the setting of the novel? How are racist systems perpetuated from one generation to the next? How are racist systems enforced?
Essay Topic 2
Many characters in the novel have the power of tuning and orogeny and each of these characters offers a different perspective on these powers. Choose two characters from the novel who can use orogeny or tuning. Compare and contrast any statements, observations or actions they perform regarding their status. In your analysis, explain what we may infer from the similarities and differences in their attitudes.
Essay Topic 3
Houwha’s feelings about his identity as a tuner undergo a severe shift during his time in Syl Anagist. Explain how this shift occurs and what it leads him to do. What is his attitude before meeting Kelenli? Why do his experiences shape his new attitude? How does he ultimately view himself millennia later as Hoa?
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