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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to the countries of Earth?
(a) Each country has an ambassador to the aliens.
(b) They have been divided into four geographic regions.
(c) They are all united, but have kept their original names.
(d) Each one has been given autonomy over their people.

2. What will happen on Earth while Jan Rodricks travels to the alien planet?
(a) Eighty minutes will have passed.
(b) Eighty years will have passed.
(c) Time will stand still.
(d) Time will move backward.

3. In his farewell letter, what does Jan Rodricks express frustration about?
(a) Being unsure of his next step.
(b) Being unable to discern the invaders' true motives.
(c) Being held hostage on Earth.
(d) Being unable to find the invaders' weak points.

4. What biblical story does Jan Rodricks refer to in his farewell letter?
(a) Noah's Ark.
(b) The Good Samaritan.
(c) David and Goliath.
(d) Jonah and the Whale.

5. Which invader does George Greggson meet with?
(a) Karellen.
(b) Rashaverak.
(c) Takhomasak.
(d) Thanthalteresco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Professor Sullivan agree to help Jan Rodricks do?

2. Why do the invaders need to watch George Greggson's and Jean Morrel's children?

3. How do the aliens deal with Earth's gravity?

4. How does Earth's atmosphere affect the aliens?

5. What causes the disillusion of many religious beliefs?

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