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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 enjoying herself /himself on Ganymede?

2. Why did Captain Smith cut the Universe's trip short?

3. What caused the seas on Europa not to freeze solid?

4. What happened when the doctor put out the body through the refuse door?

5. What is the nickname of the shuttle?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what was Captain Smith's interview?

2. What time-honored tradition was upheld daily on the Universe at 1800 every evening?

3. What seems to have caused Dr. Floyd's restless dreams?

4. How much time did refueling on Haley's comet save the Universe?

5. With what creatures in the sea did the Galaxy come in contact?

6. As the Bill Tee flies over the monolith, describe what the occupants see?

7. What was the Universe's schedule upon approaching Europa?

8. What lives on Europa close to the vents in the tropical region?

9. What does Floyd and Van der Berg discuss about Floyd's illusion?

10. Define perturbation theory.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) There are many different moments of foreshadowing in the story. Choose one that you feel is the biggest moment of foreshadowing to write about.

Part 2) List a moment that could have been foreshadowing but wasn't and explain to what it could have logically pointed.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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