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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. Willis was upset because the diamonds were gone forever, but about what did he not know?

2. Who was the navigational officer on the Universe?

3. Of what is Mount Zeus made?

4. About what two subjects does Dr. Floyd prefer not to discuss?

5. What did Dr.Floyd suggest as a name for the water on Haley's comet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Define perturbation theory.

2. About what was Captain Smith's interview?

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

4. Why was Captain Laplace not concerned with morale of the crew upon landing?

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

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

7. What was the order that Captain Laplace received from Head Office?

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

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

10. After the rescue, how did Rolf van der Berg fair professionally and financially?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Describe Dr. van der Berg's intentions when he first learns there may be a diamond under Mount Zeus.

Part 2) Why does he try so hard to keep it a secret?

Part 3) What would have been the reaction if van der Berg had announced that the diamond was there?

Essay Topic 2

Although this book was written in 1987, what subjects did C. Clark touch on that are current issues today? If he wrote the book today what changes would be made if any? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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