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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 sending a test ship "Outside," what does Jane do?

2. Once Jane returns to the computer network, what does she realize about human existence?

3. On what planet are Peter and Wang-mu invited to witness the restart of the "godproof computer network"?

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

5. Who uses the example of Ender killing two boys in Battle School to support their argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is on the latest molecular blueprint that Quara receives from the descoladore planet and what does she suggest the implication is?

2. How did Quara react to Peter giving the Little Doctor back, and why is Peter surprised by her reaction?

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

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

5. Describe the thoughts Plikt has as she contemplates how to speak Ender's death properly alone in her room.

6. What delicate and subtle presence does Jane encounter after exploring the networks of the Hive Queens, and how does the interaction between Jane and this presence play out?

7. Aboard Milo's starship, how does Quara act toward everyone and specifically towards Jane?

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

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

10. When Jane moves the starship for the first time after making her way back onto the computer network, how do Peter and Wang-mu both respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Quara finds in a molecular blueprint received from the descoladore planet that the descoladores have designed a molecule that would fit into the human's brain receptor node for heroin. Research the effects of heroin and write an essay exploring the significance of this discovery by the descoladores in the context of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In "Am I Betraying Ender," Jane and Miro question whether they are betraying Ender in their happiness. Write an essay exploring how the theme of betrayal or suspected betrayal comes into play in this and other scenes in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the different characters responses to the message to stop the detonation of the M.D. device. Consider why each character reacts in the way that they do and why there is such a contrast between the responses.

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