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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, the United States and Russia are in a race to be the first to do what?
(a) Launch a communications satellite.
(b) Use nuclear power in submarines.
(c) Make contact with alien beings.
(d) Launch a spacecraft.

2. What does Karellen do to the extremists when Karellen helps Rikki Stormgren escape?
(a) Puts them in a state of temporary paralysis.
(b) Transports them to the alien ship.
(c) Erases their memories.
(d) Causes them to go temporarily blind.

3. What is the name of the space shuttle being launched in Chapter 1?
(a) Atlantis.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Columbia.

4. Why is the leader of the extremist group resentful?
(a) The aliens are taking away human liberties.
(b) The aliens promote a one-world government.
(c) The aliens promote racial intermarriage.
(d) The aliens are making pacifists of mankind.

5. What is Alexander Wainwright's chief issue with the occupation by the alien invaders?
(a) They are contributing to global warming.
(b) They are draining Earth's resources.
(c) They are playing God.
(d) They are frightening children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although the media are very critical of Karellen's rule, the majority of humans are in favor of what?

2. What does the fax Rikki Stormgren receives from the Freedom League say?

3. What common ailment or condition does Rikki Stormgren suffer from?

4. What does an unnamed major country attempt to do to the invaders?

5. What device does Rikki Stormgren take with him on board the invaders' ship?

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