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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. Why is Gillian put out when Charles wants to talk about the lost Kithrup data?

2. Why does the captain give speeches to his crew so often?

3. What kind of planet does this book take place on?

4. Who does Jon want to be in charge?

5. Who cleans the inside of the wreck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toshio discover when he is cleaning up?

2. What has happened every time Client Races have tried to rebel?

3. What is Metz trying to hide from the Captain?

4. Why does Gillian get angry with Jim?

5. How is the Xappish ship in Chapter 20 destroyed?

6. What do the Xappish officers discuss in Chapter 20?

7. What does Metz know about the Bosun that most others do not?

8. What does the Niss say is necessary while searching the Library on the wrecked ship?

9. How does Gillian learn about the truth onboard the ship?

10. What is different about the Streaker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the main elements of foreshadowing from this book, and how did their fulfillment shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

How did the literary tool of symbolism affect this plot, and what were some of the most important symbols?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the most evil things Krat did in this plot, and what were her reasons for these actions?

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