How do Cia's different experiences change her identity?

One of Cia’s first decisions when she arrives at the Testing is to conceal all of her emotional reactions. She knows that she is being watched and evaluated at all moments, so she tempers all surprises with a cool, detached demeanor. From finding Ryme dead to handling her own near-death experiences, Cia learns to suppress her emotions in order to show the Testing officials that she is not hysterical and can maintain calm. She does not want to show signs of weakness, but also denies the officials the satisfaction of knowing her true feelings. In this way, she manages to preserve her sense of identity through the Testing.