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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. What is Dr. Heywood Floyd's new nickname?

2. How does Chang removed the shuttle from the Universe?

3. By what is the value of diamonds controlled?

4. Who was the navigational officer on the Universe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the surface of the Mount Zeus .

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

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

4. Define perturbation theory.

5. Who does the group on the Universe think sent the warning to stay off of Europa?

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

7. What was the encouraging words from the Universe?

8. How did Van der Berg explain diamond formation to Floyd?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you had been a character in the book which ship would you have rather been on? Explain your answer. What are the differences between the ships? What was the author trying to indicate by these differences?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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