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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. Of what does Giuliani speak to Sandoz?
(a) Nothing; the two men do not speak to each other.
(b) Retirement.
(c) Vows.
(d) A new mission to Rakhat.

2. At whom does Emilio throw a knife?
(a) Danny.
(b) Franz.
(c) John.
(d) Carlo.

3. How old is Issac when contact ends with the earth vessel?
(a) 5 years.
(b) About 2 years.
(c) 15 months.
(d) 15 years.

4. How does Supaari break tradition?
(a) He names his own daughter.
(b) He speaks to the Runa in their own language.
(c) He chants to his daughter.
(d) He eats at the same table as Sofia.

5. What does Emilio fear he has?
(a) An unreasonable secret desire to return to Rakhat.
(b) No control over his life.
(c) A deadly, communicative disease.
(d) No emotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps Sofia accept her fate without emotion?

2. Who does Supaari hope will name his child?

3. What does Emilio name his new pet?

4. Who apologizes for Celestina's interrupting of Emilio?

5. How many sentient species are there on Rakhat?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what capacity is John assigned to the Rakhat mission and what does he tell Emilio about the crew?

2. What message does Suukmel send to Hlavin?

3. What does Hlavin claim about Supaari and what is the truth?

4. What changes Emilio's financial fortunes and how does he find out about it?

5. What does Ljaat-sa Kitheri tell Supaari about his daughter and how does he feel about it?

6. What does Emilio ask Gina about Sofia, what does Gina want him to do about it, what is Emilio's response and what does he want Gina to do?

7. What helps Sofia accept her fate on Rakhat?

8. What does Supaari do about his daughter when he leaves his mother's house?

9. Who does Vincenzo bring to Emilio's apartment to visit him, what does he say and what is Emilio's response?

10. How do Hlavin and Ambassador Ma finally come together?

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