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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Yasujiro Tsutsumi's request to stop the fleet is approved, where is Yasujiro sent?

2. What happens when Peter tries to disarm Admiral Lands of his pistol?

3. Who says "the god has moved her starship!" after Jane moves Miro's ship?

4. When the ansible is not in communication with the Starways Congress's ansibles, who does it communicate with?

5. Why does Miro think that Quara is as contrary as she is?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Jane returns to her now body to begin her existence as Val, what happens to her aiua and to Val's aiua?

2. What happens as Jane begins attempting to let go off the ansible lines?

3. Describe Novinha's words to Ender when she releases him.

4. Why does Miro tell Young Val that she is selfish and how does he feel afterward?

5. As Jane enters Young Val's body, what happens?

6. What is Admiral Bobby Lands plan for the detonation of the M.D. Device before Peter and Wang-mu arrive?

7. Who is the Hive Queen in telepathic contact with when she announces that it is time for Jane to attempt to find her way back into the computer network, who gives the message to Jane, and how does Jane respond?

8. Describe what Peter says that Admiral Lands should include in the report about the Little Doctor and their mission.

9. Describe Jane's exploration of the networks among the Hive Queens.

10. Describe how Jane transports Peter and Wang-mu aboard the Starways Congress starship and where they land on the ship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Peter and Wang-mu meet Malu, they discuss whether Peter or Val is a more suitable host for Jane. Write an essay exploring the process that went into the choice for Jane's host body. What factors had to be considered? How did the transfer eventually take place?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring how the themes of benevolence and survival play out against each other in the search for a new home for Jane's aiua throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

At Hikari's place, Peter, Wang-mu, and Hikari undergo an act of wrangling to show who has the most humility. Which of the characters do you think wins this competition in this chapter? And which do you think has the most humility in the novel? Write an essay exploring your answers to these questions and how they are similar or different.

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