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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "A Puzzle Solved" begins, what are Unk and Boaz using the space ship for?
(a) Exploration.
(b) Protection.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Storage.

2. As "A Puzzle Solved" begins, how long have Unk and Boaz been living on Mercury?
(a) Seven weeks.
(b) Twenty-six months.
(c) Twelve months.
(d) Three years.

3. Who is directing the harmoniums to leave messages for Unk and Boaz?
(a) Salo.
(b) Ransom.
(c) Winston.
(d) Chrono.

4. Where does the Martian Imperial Commando unit land?
(a) In the United States.
(b) On Titan.
(c) In Russia.
(d) On the Earth's moon.

5. Who is the mastermind behind the Martian suicide?
(a) Ransom K. Fern.
(b) Winston Rumfoord.
(c) Earl Moncrief.
(d) Malachi Constant.

6. What happens when Salo goes to meet Malachi, Beatrice, and Chrono after their space ship has landed on Titan?
(a) Malachi tries to kill Salo.
(b) Chrono tries to kill Salo.
(c) Beatrice offers Salo some food.
(d) Chrono extends the hand of peace.

7. Rumfoord tells Malachi that he must go into exile to pay for his sins. Where is Rumfoord sending Malachi?
(a) To Mars.
(b) To Mercury.
(c) To Saturn.
(d) To Titan.

8. How does Salo kill himself?
(a) Salo drowns himself.
(b) Salo uses Chrono's knife.
(c) Salo dismantles himself.
(d) Salo ingests the ship's fuel.

9. When Unk falls asleep in the cave, who does Unk dream is waiting for him?
(a) Stony.
(b) Bee.
(c) Winston.
(d) Chrono.

10. When the two men land, Unk sees large crystal structures. What does Unk think the large structures are?
(a) Magic.
(b) Defense systems.
(c) Skyscrapers.
(d) Halluncinations.

11. After leaving Mars and flying through space, where does Boaz and Unk's ship land?
(a) On Titan.
(b) On Mars.
(c) On Mercury.
(d) On Earth.

12. Boaz finds a purpose for his life on Mercury. What is it?
(a) Caring for Unk.
(b) Discovering the properties of phosphorescence.
(c) Caring for the harmoniums.
(d) Transmitting messages through space.

13. What condition is the space ship in when Malachi, Beatrice, and Chrono board to leave earth?
(a) The space ship is dated.
(b) The space ship is in shambles.
(c) The space ship is not fueled.
(d) The space ship is in pristine condition.

14. When Unk shares with Boaz that they can finally leave Mercury, Boaz shocks Unk. What does Boaz reveal to Unk?
(a) That Boaz is staying on Mercury.
(b) That Unk's plan will never work.
(c) That Boaz cannot let Unk leave.
(d) That the ship is out of fuel.

15. What is Chrono rubbing as he urges Malachi and Beatrice to get the ship launched?
(a) His back.
(b) His head.
(c) His good luck piece.
(d) His shoulders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Winston Rumfoord permanently materialized?

2. What do harmoniums feed on?

3. How long has Salo been stranded on Titan?

4. When Unk wakes from his dream in the cave, he is filled with rage. What does Unk do as a result of his rage?

5. What is Bee's new occupation?

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