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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. Because of the unexpected landing, the Bill Tee would not be able to go where?

3. What killed the monster?

4. What was the advantage the Earth's explorers had over the Galaxy crew?

5. Why must the Europans die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What signs of life did Van der Berg observe on the Europan surface?

4. George and Jerry discovered what about Shaka?

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

6. Describe the sea monster that ate Rosie's body.

7. What was Second Officer Jolson's idea about getting to the Galaxy faster?

8. What message did Van der Berg send to Earth?

9. How did Yva Merlin spent her exiled time on the Universe?

10. About what was Victor Willis' video piece that Paul Kreuger had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Describe what is known about Shaka.

Part 2) If the group exists why does it seemingly refuse to take public responsibilities for its actions like many of the current terrorist groups?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe what is known about Rose, the hijacker.

Part 1) What is known about Rose considering the efficiency with which she gets Galaxy?

Part 2) Speculate on why Rose commits suicide rather than be interrogated. What does this explain to the reader about the Shaka organization.

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