2. Which is the most likely Motie to have switched from female to male on the MacArthur?
(a) The one who recently gave birth.
(b) The one who was last off the ship.
(c) The smallest one.
(d) The largest one.

3. How many vessels are going on the mission to The Mote?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. What rank does the commander of the Lenin hold?
(a) Captain.
(b) Commander.
(c) Admiral.
(d) General.

5. A Master Motie is what color?
(a) Black.
(b) Grey.
(c) Tan.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many opposable thumbs are on the right hands of the alien?

2. In response to Sally's first attempt at communication, what does the Motie take apart and rebuild?

3. What type of message did Rob receive that told him an alien object had entered the system?

4. Who does Horace think cannot prove his guilt about being involved in the rebellion?

5. Who volunteers to unload the artifacts from the shuttle to the MacArthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the first hints about the incredible age of the Motie civilization?

2. What is one ability of humans that confuses the Moties?

3. What is one of Rod's flaws?

4. What does the visual record in The Church of Him show the Navy men?

5. Who sees the risk in the escaped Moties aboard the MacArthur?

6. How does the third person narrator help the story in Chapter 14?

7. What does faster than light travel mean for the humans in the story?

8. Why are the humans having such a difficult time initiating communication with the Motie Engineer?

9. Why are the humans on Mote Prime recalled to the ship via secret code?

10. Why does the Motie Engineer confuse the humans she first meets with?

(see the answer keys)

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