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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The region of the planet Arachna is provided light and warmth only about how many years out of every cycle of 250 years?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 35.
(d) 95.

2. Who predicts that the Emergents plan is to force the planet inhabitants into servitude in Chapter One?
(a) Ritsel Brughel.
(b) Trixia Bronsol.
(c) Ezr Vinh.
(d) Thomas Nau.

3. How did most of the crew of the Qeng Ho expedition spend the voyage?
(a) Hungry.
(b) In cold sleep.
(c) Bored.
(d) Preparing weapons.

4. What refers to the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and do useful work?
(a) Isotopes.
(b) Thermal energy.
(c) Radiation.
(d) Atomic power.

5. In Chapter Eighteen, the Spiders have made progress on the rebuilding that has to occur, including the completion of the what?
(a) University.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Church.
(d) Stadium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ezr learns that the majority of senior crew members who were not killed in the attack are being held in what, in Chapter Nine?

2. In Chapter Fourteen, Sherkaner explains that he has a plan to do what?

3. Lands Command is where the Spiders conduct their most serious what?

4. In Chapter Eighteen, how many years pass though most of the crew members spend a great deal of time in cold sleep?

5. In Chapter Twelve, the Relight is causing all sorts of problems, and what are floating near several of the ships?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Emergents differ from the Qeng Ho in their exploration of other planets?

2. What organic technology is being used by the Spiders in Chapter One?

3. What does the term "focused" mean in the context of the book?

4. Who is Thomas Nau and how did he come to his position in the mission?

5. What are Sherkaner's plans for the Spiders as technology develops in Chapter Fifteen?

6. What is cycling in relation to Spider reproduction?

7. Who are Sherkaner's children in Chapter Fifteen?

8. What is "mindrot" and how is it used in the attack in Chapters Seven and Eight?

9. Who is Pham Trilini? How is he described in the first chapters of the book?

10. How is Spider civilization described by the author in the first chapters of the book?

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