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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 black Norway rats used in labs?
2. In communications, why does Captain Morris check for computer malfunctions?
3. How did the men feel about finding a solution to Andromeda?
4. How will the scientist work on the satellite?
5. What message have the men received without their knowledge, that they find by accident?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Manchek find about the wreck of the plane?
2. How did Andromeda infect the town of Piedmont?
3. What kinds of animals are used in research? What do various animals do best? Why is the Black Norway Rat used most often in scientific experiments?
4. After knowing about the baby's blood pH and Jackson's blood pH, what does Hall figure out?
5. How does Hall finally find out about Leavitt's epilepsy and what does he do about it?
6. Why is uncontrolled bacterial growth is a frightening concept?
7. Describe the study Leavitt uses as the basis for his rule of 48.
8. Leavitt has a dream about a house. When he wakens he believes it has an answer to Andromeda. Describe the dream and his thoughts and reactions to the dream.
9. When Hall realizes why Jackson is alive, what does he figure out about the baby?
10. Write about the men of Wildfire and their motivations for finding the cure for Wildfire.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The process of "decontaminating" the body is almost inherently self-hating. It is as if Jeremy Stone, who designed the Wildfire decontamination process, believes human bodies are loathsome and dirty. Visualize a world where everyone thought this. How would humans interact? What type of emotions do you think humans would develop? How would reproduction occur? If you stepped into a world in the future where the human body was considered loathsome and dirty, where no one would get close to another person, how would you feel? What would you do?
Essay Topic 2
Leavitt discusses a machine invented to provide computerized physical exams. The machine is designed to replace doctors. How would you feel if such a machine existed? Describe a scene where you are being examined by a machine. How do you feel? How do you relate to the machine? Do you miss a flesh and blood physician? Would you trust a machine as your doctor? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Dr. Burton. Do you think he made too many mistakes to stay on the Wildfire team? Why or why not?
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