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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. Who was the Second Officer's famous grandfather?

2. How many days did Europa revolve on its axis?

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

4. Who was the Science Officer aboard the Tsien?

5. Why are cave-ins impossible on the comet's surface?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Upon approaching Europa, Mr Chang does what?

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

4. Why was the Universe's tour cut short and called back to Earth?

5. On day five of the journey to Haley's Comet, the captain reveals what secret; describe the secret?

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

7. What was the accident that transformed Dr Heywood's aging process?

8. How is Rolf van der Berg described when he is first introduced?

9. What happened at Sunrise on Europa to convince Van der Berg of possible worth to the planet?

10. Why was William Tsung called the most expensive baby in the world when he was born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many famous guests aboard the Universe.

Part 1) Describe the different characters aboard the Universe.

Part 2) What famous people would be on the Universe if it were to fly today?

Part 3) Which famous character from the book could you best be described as and why?

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, obviously care for each other although there are not many scenes of them together in the story.

Part 1) Compare what is known about Dr. Floyd's character to what is known about Chris Floyd's character.

Part 2) Is it clear that they share family traits? Explain.

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