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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. When do Hope and Hopie argue about education?

2. What is the purpose of the preface?

3. After his first failed attempt, how does Hope plan to keep the Saturnine ship from docking on Ganymede?

4. What is the primary reason that Hope is in power?

5. Why does President Tocsin try to undermine the agreement between Ganymede and Saturn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hope's plan in appointing people to government positions.

2. What claims are made in the Preface?

3. What are the effects of Hope's bold move on Ganymede?

4. In Chapter 4, what suggestions does Hope receive for solving the budget crisis?

5. Based on the events in Chapter 1, what is the state of Jupiter at the moment that Hope is appointed Tyrant?

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

7. What happens at the press conference in Chapter 5, and how does it help to define Hope's new Tyrancy?

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

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

10. What is Hope's first act as Tyrant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Hope hesitate to institute a policy to fix the economy? What are some of Stonebridge's suggestions? Why does Hope not want to implement Stonebridge's suggestions?

Essay Topic 2

How does Hope choose to deal with President Tocsin? What does Hope accomplish by doing this?

Essay Topic 3

What does Hope plan for Amber once he discovers her ability to speak several languages? Is it right for Hope to use her like that? Is it justifiable for Hope to do so as the Tyrant?

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