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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. Where is Baker's zoo?

2. How do Jiz and Foyle escape the ice cavern in the Gouffre Martel?

3. How many people live on the habitable worlds of the solar system?

4. What does Foyle use to fire the combustion chamber of the jet?

5. Who is the spokesperson to Foyle for the inhabitants of the Sargasso Asteroid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship does Robin have with Foyle early on?

2. What is the relationship between Presteign and Dagenham?

3. What kind of advice does Jisbella McQueen give Foyle when they discuss on the Whisper Line?

4. What happens to Foyle after he is able to leave the Sargasso Asteroid?

5. What procedure do the Scientific People perform on Foyle that makes him like them?

6. Why does Foyle go to the Vancouver Presteign shipyards?

7. What is the relationship between Jiz and Sam Quatt?

8. What is so significant about Jaunte's first jaunte?

9. What is the truth about Foyle and Jiz's escape from the Gouffre Martel?

10. Describe the Gouffre Martel prison.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One prevalent theme in The Stars My Destination is the concept of the impact of the internal on the external, and vice-versa. Consider two phenomena in the book--the appearances of the Burning Man and the use of the sympathetic block--and discuss how those two phenomena are evidences of the theme mentioned. Use incidences of these two phenomena to support your findings.

Essay Topic 2

One of the most interesting relationships in the book is that between Foyle and Olivia. Robin looks at the two of them and sees two grotesque people. Foyle looks at their relationship and sees hope. Describe how the relationship between Foyle and Olivia changes, for better or worse, from the time of their first meeting at the Presteign mansion until his parting from her. Note in your discussion how Olivia is shown not to be what Foyle thought her to be and how that impacts his relationship with her.

Essay Topic 3

One thread woven throughout The Stars My Destination is the notion of escape and consequent freedom. Obviously, Foyle wants revenge on the Vorga, but achieving that vengeance gives him the freedom to continue his life. Are there other characters who are bound by something--be it a physical trait, an internal state, or something else? Identify at least three other characters who are "held back" in some fashion by something in their lives. Identify their handicaps, how those handicaps keep them from experiencing freedom, and how they overcome those handicaps (if indeed they are able to overcome them.)

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