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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. How old is Toby in Old Earth years?

2. Who does the esty judge send to escort Quath?

3. Who/what helps the Argo pass through the Cyaneans?

4. As Argo approaches the disk, what message does Quath bring from the Myriapodia?

5. What are Killeen's orders at the end of "Besik Bay?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the humans filtered and cleaned on the "honeycomb home?"

2. Why does the Argo crew have difficulty identifying the ship in the time pit?

3. In "Pale Immensities," how does the Chandelier look up close?

4. How does a sail-snake look?

5. What does Toby see when he walks the esty streets?

6. According to Quath, how can the Argo survive so close to the black hole?

7. What do the mechs argue about in "Frozen Star?"

8. Describe the Bishops' experience with the judge in "A Day in Court."

9. In "The Rule of Number," how does Toby feel about mathematics after solving the math problem?

10. In "The Cyaneans," how do the Myriapodia help the people on the Argo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does technology influence the Family Bishop? How does it influence the story? Give several specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Write a three to five paragraph summary of the story. Be sure to discuss the main characters, settings, themes, conflicts, and resolutions.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Toby's life on Snowglade and his life on Argo. Are there more similarities or differences?

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