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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. In Chapter Twenty-Four, the debate against allowing the Spider program to continue is voiced by who and two of Sherkaner's children?

2. What is the name of the home where Sherkaner's family lives?

3. In Chapter Twenty-Five, Ezr watches as Ann Reynolt and others treat who and others who suddenly seem out of control?

4. What child of Sherkaner's does Pedure call a cretin in Chapter Twenty-Four?

5. With whom was Pham Trilini in love with and had many children, some while he was away building the empire they dreamed of, as recalled in Chapter Twenty-Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Qiwi meet for tea in Chapter Twenty-One? What is discussed?

2. How does Victory Junior feel about the kidnapping after the children are rescued?

3. What beliefs drive the Spiders to reproduce in cycles?

4. What are Pham's thoughts on the focusing process in Chapter Twenty-Two?

5. How does Ezr discover Pham Trilini's identity in Chapter Twenty-Six?

6. Who are "Captain Lisolet" and "The Man" from the book's Prologue? How are they explained in Chapter Forty-Three?

7. What children arrive at the Royal Museum in Chapters Twenty-Seven and Twenty-Eight?

8. How does Pham contact Ezr in Chapter Twenty-Six? What is Ezr's reaction to Pham?

9. How does Victory feel about exposing her children to the public debate in Chapter Twenty-Four?

10. Hare do the societal values of the Spiders relate to human society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the setting of Arachna and the On/Off Star. How long are periods of light and dark there? How does this affect Spider society?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Sherkaner Underhill in the narrative. What characteristics does Sherkaner exude?

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