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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the preface?
(a) It sets the mood of the story by showing one of Hope's nightmares.
(b) It foreshadows the events to come, but doesn't focus on any of the main characters.
(c) It summarizes the career of Hope Hubris.
(d) It provides vital background information for all of the characters.

2. According to Amber, why is Hopie unhappy?
(a) She blames herself for her parents splitting up.
(b) She doesn't love Thorley anymore.
(c) She is worried about Hope.
(d) She is unhappy in her career.

3. What news do Emerald and Mondy bring Hope?
(a) Saturn has launched an attack against Jupiter.
(b) Ganymede has surrendered to Jupiter.
(c) Ganymede has surrendered to Saturn.
(d) Saturn is launching an attack to take over a Naval base on Ganymede.

4. What does Senator Stonewall suggest in Chapter 3?
(a) Hope should retire as Tyrant to take care of the baby.
(b) Hope should get a baby sitter.
(c) Hope should join him for poker on Wednesdays.
(d) Hope should put the baby up for adoption.

5. What argument does Khukov plan to use to convince the Saturn government to make him Karzhinov's successor?
(a) He will argue that it was Karzhinov who got them into the mess they are in.
(b) He will argue that if he isn't made Karzhinov's successor, Jupiter will launch a full attack on Saturn.
(c) He will argue that he was loyal to the people of Saturn all along, even when Karzhinov betrayed them.
(d) He will argue that only he was able to negotiate with the mad tyrant of Jupiter.

6. Who is Hope's source of information about the Saturnine ship and troops?
(a) Admiral Akbar.
(b) Columnist Thorley.
(c) Senator Stonebridge.
(d) The Ganymede Premier.

7. What does Hope do when Megan phones him during the Ganymede crisis?
(a) He tells her that he only pretended to invade Ganymede as a ploy to get troops in place to defend against Saturn.
(b) He confesses his love to her.
(c) He has an emotional breakdown.
(d) He breaks the connection, refusing to talk to her.

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

9. What advice does Spirit give Hope about Congress?
(a) He can appoint new people to represent the people, instead of having them elected.
(b) He should abolish Congress all together.
(c) He needs Congress, so he should just leave well enough alone.
(d) He should have people elected to represent the people, instead of appointing them.

10. Who is appointed to be in charge of the suppression of crime and violence?
(a) Admiral Akbar.
(b) Admiral Phist.
(c) Emerald.
(d) Admiral Stonebridge.

11. When do Hope and Hopie argue about education?
(a) During breakfast.
(b) During supper.
(c) Before bed.
(d) During lunch.

12. How does Hope respond to the Senator's request for help on the budget?
(a) He suggests cutting funding for police.
(b) He tells him that he doesn't know.
(c) He suggests cutting funding for education.
(d) He suggests reducing Social Secruity.

13. What does this novel aim to shed more light on?
(a) Invasion of Mars.
(b) Invasion of Neptune.
(c) Siege of Venus.
(d) Siege of Saturn.

14. How long has Hope been in contact with the dead?
(a) Since last week.
(b) Since he was born.
(c) Since he was fifteen.
(d) Since he was twelve.

15. Who does Mondy hope will take over Saturn if his plan is a success?
(a) Admiral Khukov.
(b) Hope Hubris.
(c) Senator Stonebridge.
(d) Admiral Mondy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general idea of Hope's speech?

2. Why does the author choose to write this book as a journal, giving credit to an "editor" in the book?

3. Why does Senator Stonebridge tell Hope that he should impose steeper taxes?

4. How long after Hope's visit does Khukov take power?

5. Who are Hope's trusted advisers in Chapter 1?

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