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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gruer say about the Solarian's knowledge of humans?
(a) They do not understand them.
(b) They think humans are evolving to a new form.
(c) They have an incredible about of knowledge about humans.
(d) They are fascinated by humans.

2. Why do people feel comfortable looking any way when using a viewer?
(a) Because it is not considered polite to look at the person with whom one is chatting on a viewer.
(b) Because it is a very relaxed culture.
(c) Because a viewer does not entail smell or feel.
(d) Because the viewer is only for voice; not visual.

3. About what is Baley nervous?
(a) His new boss.
(b) His wife's pregnancy.
(c) His son's testing.
(d) The sense of urgency implied with his summons.

4. How many other humans are in the house when the murder occurs?
(a) Two including the victim.
(b) 6 including the victim.
(c) Just the victim.
(d) 3 including the victim.

5. Why does Olivaw arrange for a tube from the space ship to their car?
(a) So they can have lunch on the tube.
(b) So Baley does not have to be out in the open.
(c) So as to get off the ship faster.
(d) So Olivaw is not spotted by the port authorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Gruer as he is talking with Baley?

2. What does Baley say about "seeing" Olivaw?

3. What encases the people on Earth?

4. Who is Hannis Gruer?

5. How many Outer Worlds are there?

(see the answer key)

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