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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. Why are the Qeng Ho operating with less technology than usual in Chapter Ten?

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

3. In Chapter Eighteen, the Spiders have made progress on the rebuilding that has to occur, including the completion of the 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 Nine, Thomas Nau points out the progress being made on an operation to mine what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is cycling in relation to Spider reproduction?

2. Who explains the use of "mindrot" to Ezr in Chapter Ten? How is it related to "focus"?

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

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

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

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

7. Who are the Qeng Ho people, and what principle goal do they have as described in Chapter One?

8. What promotion does Ezr receive in Chapter Nine? Why?

9. How is the university described in Chapter Fifteen?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the history and civilizations of the Qeng Ho and the Emergents. How are these groups defined in the Prologue and Chapter One?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the debate in Chapter Twenty-Four and discuss the different points of view expressed. How does Sherkaner feel about the exposure of his children to society's prejudices?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Victory Smith in the narrative. What relationship does Victory share with Sherkaner?

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