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What is the name of the military school Rin gets into and where is it located?
What is the name of the military school Rin gets into and where is it located?
Sinegard, located in Nikan.
How does Rin discover her lethal aptitude for shamanism?
How does Rin discover her lethal aptitude for shamanism?
Rin discovers her lethal aptitude for shamanism through accidentally summoning a god.
What are some of the reasons Rin is targeted by her rival classmates?
What are some of the reasons Rin is targeted by her rival classmates?
Rin is targeted by her rival classmates because of her dark skin color, poverty, and gender.
What helps Rin control her powers in shamanism?
What helps Rin control her powers in shamanism?
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Who saved Rin's life and is now stationed with her at Khurdalain?
Who saved Rin's life and is now stationed with her at Khurdalain?
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Why is Rin's Cike contingent considered a "freak show" by others in the army?
Why is Rin's Cike contingent considered a "freak show" by others in the army?
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What does Nezha point out to Rin about her eyes that confuses her?
What does Nezha point out to Rin about her eyes that confuses her?
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What is Rin afraid of regarding her battle prowess and ability to summon the Phoenix?
What is Rin afraid of regarding her battle prowess and ability to summon the Phoenix?
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What brings much-needed relief to Khurdalain?
What brings much-needed relief to Khurdalain?
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What are some of the challenges Rin faces while trying to survive school and the war?
What are some of the challenges Rin faces while trying to survive school and the war?
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Study Notes
- Rin, a dark-skinned peasant girl from Rooster Province, aces the Keju and gets into Sinegard, the most elite military school in Nikan.
- Rin is targeted by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender.
- Rin discovers she possesses a lethal aptitude for shamanism and learns to control her powers with the help of a teacher and psychoactive substances.
- Nezha, Rin's former rival at the Academy, saved her life and is now stationed with her at Khurdalain.
- Rin finds comfort in having Nezha around and is grateful for his presence.
- The Cike, Rin's contingent, is considered a freak show by others in the army due to their unconventional behavior and abilities.
- Rin is confused when Nezha points out that her eyes are brown and not red like Altan's, who is also a Speerly like her.
- Rin is afraid of the rumored madness that comes with battle prowess, which could affect her ability to summon the Phoenix.
- The Seventh Division brings fresh troops and supplies to Khurdalain, a much-needed relief.
- Rin is trying to survive school and the war while learning to control her powers and navigate her relationships with her classmates and fellow soldiers.
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Test your knowledge of R.F. Kuang's epic fantasy novel, "The Poppy War," with this quiz! From Rin's journey from a dark-skinned peasant girl to a student at the most elite military school in Nikan to her struggles with her shamanic powers and navigating the war, this quiz will challenge your memory of the book's plot and characters. Keywords: R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War, Rin, shamanism, military school, war, Ne