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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. In Chapter Nine, Thomas Nau points out the progress being made on an operation to mine what?
(a) Emeralds.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Oil.
(d) Sapphires.

2. In Chapter Sixteen, Ritsel says that he believes the mission can be accomplished sooner if they do what?
(a) Eradicate every Spider nation.
(b) Enslave at least 3 Spider nations.
(c) Take over at least one Spider nation.
(d) Make peace with the Spider nations.

3. Some of the Qeng Ho people are reportedly being held hostage above a ship called what in Chapter Ten?
(a) Loula May III.
(b) Ticket to Adventure.
(c) The Far Treasure.
(d) The Star Gazer.

4. From whom does Sherkaner rent a room for the night in Chapter Four?
(a) A mechanic.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A retired doctor.
(d) A former teacher.

5. Who has Sherkaner married in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Trixia Bronsol.
(b) He has not married.
(c) Victory Smith.
(d) Jimmy Diem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sherkaner's last name?

2. Who has medical casts on all his left legs when he and Sherkaner meet for the first time?

3. How old is Qiwi Lin Lisolet when her family and the Qeng Ho arrive at the On/Off Star?

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

5. What two youngsters pop up out of the fur on Sherkaner's back when Unnerby visits in Chapter Eighteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the university described in Chapter Fifteen?

2. What family does Sherkaner learn about from his former teacher in Chapter Four?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Ezr discover about his injury during the attack in Chapter Ten?

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

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

10. How are Spiders described in "A Deepness in the Sky"? Where do they live?

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