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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bothers George Greggson about Jan Rodricks?
(a) That he will not return to Earth.
(b) That he will not age as much as those on Earth.
(c) That he will most likely die in space.
(d) That he will have information about the invaders that no one else has.

2. What do George Greggson and Jean Morrel spend as much time as possible doing?
(a) Being with their son.
(b) Being with their pets.
(c) Conversing with the invaders.
(d) Planning the future.

3. What happens to the Earth?
(a) It disintegrates.
(b) It burns.
(c) It is covered totally by water.
(d) It is reborn.

4. What is unique about Karellen's planet?
(a) It has minimal land mass.
(b) It has an atmosphere toxic to humans.
(c) It has no oceans.
(d) Whales once existed there, but are now extinct.

5. What alarms Jan Rodricks when he returns to Earth?
(a) The Earth is devoid of all vegetation.
(b) The Earth is totally covered with water.
(c) The Earth is dark with no man-made lights.
(d) Human bodies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does George Greggson believe saves his eldest son from the tsunami?

2. Which invader does George Greggson meet with?

3. What does Karellen predict about Earth during his press conference in Chapter 14?

4. What is the name of the inactive volcano on the island?

5. What is the name of George Greggson's oldest son?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the press conference at which Karellen says that Jan Rodricks has stowed away on the Overlords' spaceship, what part of Karellen's nature does he reveal?

2. Describe the response and mindset of the people of New Athens after the children are evacuated.

3. Describe Jan Rodricks' activities during his stay on Carina. How does he feel about his visit?

4. Explain the nature of Jeffrey Greggson's dreams as revealed in Chapter 18 and how the Overlords evaluate what is happening to him.

5. In his radio address in Chapter 20, what does Karellen explain is his reason for occupying the planet?

6. What does Karellen tell Professor Sullivan about the whale display upon seeing it for the first time, and what is the significance of what he says ?

7. Explain George Greggson's observations and feelings at the beginning of Chapter 21.

8. According to Karellen, why did the Overlords build Utopia, and what is his desire for mankind?

9. What happens at the council meeting between the leaders of New Athens and the Overlord "Inspector," Thanthalteresco? How does Thanthalteresco respond to Dr. Sen's comments?

10. What does Karellen reveal during his weekly press conference in Chapter 14, and how does he justify the Overlords' actions based on their revelation during the conference?

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