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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Schwartz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After receiving a gift from the Earth, what must one do?
(a) Test the gift.
(b) Honor the gift.
(c) Thank the Earth.
(d) Worship the Earth.

2. Who is the original settler of Nkumai?
(a) An urban planner.
(b) A rebel spy.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A physicist.

3. What does Lanik realize as he watches the people who make their home in the desert?
(a) They convert the desert sand into food.
(b) They hide in their homes from the sun.
(c) They have secret stores of water.
(d) They never need to eat or drink.

4. Why do the crew members try to discourage Lanik from demanding to go above-board?
(a) Because those taken above-board walk the plank.
(b) Because those taken above-board are beaten.
(c) Because those taken above-board are ridiculed.
(d) Because those taken above-board are deceived.

5. After the young boy challenges Lanik to manipulate rock, what is the first thing Lanik asks for?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A cliff.
(c) A lake.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the person helping Lanik just as Lanik is preparing to leave?

2. While Lanik sleeps in this person's house, who comes looking for Lanik?

3. Why does Lanik demand to be taken above-board on the slave ship?

4. Why does Lanik ask for this particular thing after being challenged by the young boy?

5. What must Lanik do as a result of receiving his gift from the Earth?

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