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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 color was Haley Comet's surface?

2. Who did Second Officer Chris Floyd seek out for help after the ship is hijacked?

3. On day five what surprise did Captain Smith reveal to the passengers of the Universe?

4. Who emerged from the bridge after the gunshot?

5. Where on Europa is the second penetrometer to be dropped?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sir Lawrence Tsung's fleet of spaceships.

2. Describe Europa's appearance.

3. What curious events does the captain recall after the hijacking of the Galaxy?

4. How does Van der Berg contact Dr.Paul Kreuger and why?

5. What are some of the things that Dr. Floyd marvels about on the Universe?

6. Second Officer Chang on his night watch had what conversation with the steward?

7. When Captain Laplace realizes they are turning in space, what does he do?

8. Why was William Tsung called the most expensive baby in the world when he was born?

9. What preparations does Dr. Floyd make before joining the journey to Haley's Comet?

10. Describe the Valley of Black Snow on Haley's Comet.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Why isn't there more information found on the Shaka group?

Part 2) How would the story have been different if there had been more information imparted to the reader about this organization?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Floyd and his grandson, Chris, are seemingly two of the more important characters in the book.

Part 1) How would the story been different if there had been no Dr. Floyd?

Part 2) How would the story have been different if Dr. Floyd had been with Chris aboard the Galaxy rather than on the Universe?

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Speculate on why the author chooses not to reveal the intelligent creatures on Europa.

Part 2) Is it possible that these creatures communicate with the monolith and its trinity? Explain.

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