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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. Shaka executed his warriors for what offense?

2. Why must the Europans die?

3. The meal would begin with what if the drive was on?

4. The Galaxy's crew was so busy rearranging things, about what did Captain Laplace not have to worry?

5. How did Mr.Chang propose they get to their destination?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the year 3010, what happens?

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

4. Despite Captain Smith's misgivings, who requests that they go along with Jolson's plan?

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

6. Define perturbation theory.

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

8. What was the encouraging words from the Universe?

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

10. About what was Captain Smith's interview?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Speculate on how the story would have been different for the members of the Galaxy if Rose's body had not been seen being vomited up by the shark-like creature.

Part 2) Considering it was scientists on the Universe would they have been able to figure this information out other ways? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Why isn't there more information found on the Shaka group?

Part 2) How would the story have been different if there had been more information imparted to the reader about this organization?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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