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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chapter 10 describe?
(a) The state of the world in 2010.
(b) The state of the world in 2001.
(c) The state of the world in 2025.
(d) The state of the world in 2050.

2. How does sunlight affect the aliens?
(a) They have to wear protective clothing.
(b) They have to wear a special-formula sunscreen.
(c) They have to wear sunglasses.
(d) They die if exposed to direct sunlight for too long.

3. How long does Jan Rodricks feel that it will take him to reach the aliens' home planet?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six years.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six minutes.

4. What does Professor Sullivan agree to help Jan Rodricks do?
(a) Learn the native tongue of the invaders.
(b) Write his memoirs.
(c) Help him with his experiment.
(d) Hide him from the invaders.

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

6. Who is the first person Rikki Stormgren meets after his abduction?
(a) Tom.
(b) Joe.
(c) Fred.
(d) Frank.

7. What does Rikki Stormgren show Alexander Wainwright in Stormgren's office?
(a) A recording of discussions between Karellen and his supervisors.
(b) Instructions for the Freedom League after Rikki Stormgren's death.
(c) A photograph of Karellen.
(d) The draft of the World State's constitiution.

8. What group is reserved for the most important people on Earth?
(a) Category Purple.
(b) Category Orange.
(c) Category Green.
(d) Category Red.

9. What does Jan Rodricks examine at Rupert Boyce's home?
(a) A stuffed elephant.
(b) A stuffed gorilla.
(c) Rupert Boyce's library.
(d) Rupert Boyce's wife.

10. After the aliens have established their rule on Earth, what evidence is seen of their influence?
(a) No more sickness.
(b) No more war.
(c) All of the above.
(d) No more poverty.

11. What do Karellen and his supervisors say they will do in their meeting with Rikki Stormgren in Chapter 4?
(a) Depart the Earth in 50 years, leaving mankind with new technology.
(b) Take 50 humans with them to colonize another planet.
(c) Set foot on Earth and reveal themselves in 50 years.
(d) Destroy the Earth in 50 years if mankind hasn't been able to remain peaceful.

12. Where does Jan Rodricks attend school?
(a) The State University of New York.
(b) The University of Cape Town.
(c) The University of Cairo.
(d) The University of Phoenix.

13. What does Karellen give Rikki Stormgren after Stormgren's meeting with Pierre Duval?
(a) A copy of the original Declaration of Independence.
(b) A written history of the aliens' work on Earth.
(c) A timeline displaying the invaders' plans for the next 100 years.
(d) A draft of the new World State's constitution.

14. What is the name of the colonel from Technical Intelligence?
(a) Hathi.
(b) Sandmeyer.
(c) Lindsley.
(d) North.

15. What happens when the spectators first see Karellen?
(a) Some vomit.
(b) Some try to attack Karellen.
(c) Some faint.
(d) Some fall to their knees in worship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rupert Boyce live?

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

3. How many ships are actually present on or around Earth?

4. Why do some humans still work?

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

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