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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alpha - The New Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Trevize say would happen if news of Bliss' presence got out?
(a) Pelorat would be in trouble with his wife.
(b) Bliss' family would sue to get Bliss back.
(c) The ship could dangerously malfunction.
(d) Pelorat would be in trouble with Bliss' parents.

2. How many people inhabit Solaria?
(a) 1,200
(b) 120,000
(c) 12,000
(d) 120

3. What is the purpose of the entry stations?
(a) to check that ships can legally enter the area
(b) to maintain treaties with the bordering areas
(c) to ransack the ships and confiscate valuable goods
(d) to record a census of ships entering the area

4. What does Trevize warn Pelorat about experiencing Gaia?
(a) Trevize is afraid it could permanently change Pelorat's behavior.
(b) Trevize is afraid it is addictive and Pelorat might die.
(c) Trevize is concerned that Pelorat will no longer understand his point of view.
(d) Trevize is concerned that Pelorat will go insane.

5. What does Trevize discover about the planet they are seeking?
(a) It is superheated.
(b) It has little atmosphere.
(c) It has gone off its orbit.
(d) It is too small to support life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bliss think of the story Trevize told the official?

2. What does Trevize do while the others search the ruins?

3. The weather is a part of ________________________.

4. In the myth Pelorat relates, what causes thorns and thistles?

5. How does Trevize know Bander is dead?

(see the answer key)

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