1. Is how Forward has made the quantum singularity moveable clear? What questions do you have about it?

2. Why does Beowulf suggest hyperspace monsters feeding on ships as an answer for why ships are disappearing?

3. Why does Beowulf agree to pilot the ship of someone who planted a bomb on one of his ships?

4. Why is Carlos allowed to breed without restrictions, while Beowulf is not allowed to breed?

5. What is Sigmund Ausfaller's job? What are his duties?

6. Does the humor in the novelette enhance it or distract from the plot?

7. How do Sigmund's looks contradict the sort of person he really is? Why would he not be like what Beowulf would expect?

8. How well does the novelette help you to visualize the characters? What details best help you? Are there any details missing?

9. In "The Borderland of Sol," what are 4. What is superconductivity? What...