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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In space travel, what fueled the spaceships?

2. How long did it take for the penetrometer to reach Europa?

3. Where did the spaceship intend to land on Haley's Comet?

4. During the decade of 2020-2030, while Dr Floyd was recuperating at the Space Hospital, what notable event happened on Earth?

5. What is the name of the spaceship Dr Floyd will use on his voyage to Haley's Comet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What curious events does the captain recall after the hijacking of the Galaxy?

2. Why does Captain Smith ban the tourists from visiting Tuonela Lake?

3. Describe what Captain Smith observed upon Haley's surface.

4. What was the last message from the Discovery?

5. How does Van der Berg contact Dr.Paul Kreuger and why?

6. Describe Sir Lawrence Tsung's fleet of spaceships.

7. Where did the Galaxy team of scientists launch their first penetometer?

8. What are some of the things that Dr. Floyd marvels about on the Universe?

9. Second Officer Chang on his night watch had what conversation with the steward?

10. When Captain Laplace realizes they are turning in space, what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Second Commander Chang's role in the story.

Part 1) How would the story have changed if it had been the captain in the control room when Rose took over rather than Chang?

Part 2) Is it possible Rose intended to catch Chang in the control room rather than the captain? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The subject of space exploration has been of interest to people for many years.

Part 1) What about this book seemed obtainable for humans within the next 100 years or so? Explain.

Part 2) What about the book seems clearly unrealistic and pure fantasy? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Floyd and his grandson, Chris, are seemingly two of the more important characters in the book.

Part 1) How would the story been different if there had been no Dr. Floyd?

Part 2) How would the story have been different if Dr. Floyd had been with Chris aboard the Galaxy rather than on the Universe?

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