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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. Who helps Hope prepare for his speech?
(a) Emerald.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Justice.

2. What does Admiral Khukov's call tell Hope?
(a) His victory is at hand.
(b) Khukov doesn't like him.
(c) Saturn is fully committed to war wtih Jupiter.
(d) He has lost the war.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Spirit give Hope about Congress?

2. Why do Hope and his advisers suit up in pressure suits?

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

4. What initials does the "editor" of this book use?

5. What is the purpose of the Technicians on the Saturnine ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special ability is Hope revealed to have in Chapter 2, and how is it revealed?

2. Describe the women in Hope's life.

3. What concern takes the place of the threat of war for Hope? How does he deal with it?

4. Describe how the Navy affected Hope's rise to power.

5. In what ways are Hope's future solar system and our own Earth similar?

6. Explain the events leading up to Hope creating a second identity.

7. What is the Saturnine plan, and how does Tocsin factor into it?

8. Describe the situation on Ganymede as it is in Chapter 4.

9. Explain why Hopie is unhappy. How does she come to understand the situation?

10. What is Hope's plan for dealing with the Saturnine ship? Does it work?

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