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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Company's treatments can extend human life for at least how long?
(a) Five hundred years.
(b) Thousands of years.
(c) One hundred years.
(d) Fifty years.

2. How many day bills does Kin Arad have?
(a) Enough to last for the next year, and no more.
(b) She owes a significant number to the company.
(c) Many more than she needs for the time being.
(d) Almost none.

3. What is Kin waiting for in the lounge in orbit around Kung?
(a) An old friend.
(b) Jago Jalo's next instructions.
(c) A shuttle to the planet's surface.
(d) Exchange of her day bills into Kung currency.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the Kung?
(a) They are peace-loving.
(b) They are prone to violence.
(c) They love exploration.
(d) They are xenophobic.

5. Marco shows the native people how to use the dumbwaiter by helping them program it to make what?
(a) Mutton.
(b) Beer.
(c) Roast pork.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. The natives that Kin and the others initially meet are similar to what historical culture on Earth?

2. How old is Kin Arad?

3. What vital thing does Silver need from the dumbwaiter?

4. On what planet was Marco raised?

5. The ship is stocked with a huge number and variety of what?

(see the answer key)

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