2. What is the effect of a Mind-Wash?
(a) It erases some memories.
(b) It cleanses the mind of profane thoughts.
(c) It cleanses the mind from old, forgotten things.
(d) It washes trace minerals out of the mind.

3. Why does Hope appoint many of the government positions to those who already held them?
(a) To keep them quiet.
(b) To avoid working to find replacements.
(c) To repay their generosity.
(d) To preserve some continuity from the old government.

4. What dead person first appeared to Hope?
(a) His father.
(b) His former wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) His childhood love.

5. What happens when the Admiral finds out that Hope is in charge?
(a) Within moments, the rebellion is isolated and ended.
(b) He attacks the bubble that Hope is on.
(c) Nothing happens.
(d) He orders his battleships to attack.

6. How does Hope feel about Hopie working with Thorley?
(a) He feels that it is Thorley's only chance at really helping the government.
(b) He thinks they make a cute couple.
(c) He doesn't like it and tells Hopie to stay away from him.
(d) He doesn't trust Hopie with Thorley.

7. Where is Pineleaf Bubble?
(a) Floating in a sea of methane.
(b) Sitting in a crater on the moon.
(c) Sitting on the surface of Mars.
(d) Floating in the Jupiter atmosphere.

8. Why does Hope hold a press conference while secretly trying to destroy the Saturnine ship?
(a) To establish the freedom of speech on Jupiter.
(b) To gain some positive publicity.
(c) To serve as an alibi when he is accused of destroying the Saturnine ship.
(d) To reassure the people about the transition.

9. How long after Hope's visit does Khukov take power?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

10. What does this novel claim to be?
(a) It is an authorized biography of Hope Hubris.
(b) It is the personal diary of Hope Hubris.
(c) It is a cookbook written by Hope Hubris.
(d) It is an encyclopedia of Hope Hubris.

11. Who are Hope's trusted advisers in Chapter 1?
(a) Spirit, Hope, and Faith.
(b) Shelia, Coral, and Ebony.
(c) Amber, Mike, and Josh.
(d) Spirit, Ebony, and Amber.

12. Why does Senator Stonebridge tell Hope that he should impose steeper taxes?
(a) To pay Saturn's demands.
(b) To solidify his power on Jupiter.
(c) To balance the budget.
(d) To pay for his vacation.

13. On what condition will Hope support the premier's government against the attack of Saturn?
(a) The premier must agree to marry his oldest son to Hope's daughter, Hopie.
(b) The premier must leave the system, never to return.
(c) He must swear loyalty to Hope and become Hope's puppet.
(d) The premier must leak information to Hope about the Saturnine plans.

14. Who has always taken care of Hope Hubris's finances?
(a) The women in his life.
(b) His financial adviser.
(c) Emerald.
(d) Himself.

15. How does the Jupiter population feel about Hope's apparent act of war?
(a) They are upset that he is attacking Ganymede.
(b) They are glad that Hope is expanding the territories.
(c) They don't know that anything is happening.
(d) They know that it is a hoax.