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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 2 Rational Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Toby at the beginning of "Motes Such as You?"
(a) A riot.
(b) A fire.
(c) An explosion.
(d) A mech.

2. What is a Chandelier?
(a) A place where humans used to live.
(b) The place where creatures like Quath live.
(c) A community of space creatures.
(d) Home to the sail-snakes.

3. What injury does Toby sustain in "Hard Spark?"
(a) His face is burned.
(b) His leg is cut.
(c) His arm is broken.
(d) His sensorium is damaged.

4. To what does Isaac compare the Cosmic Circle?
(a) A geyser.
(b) A whip.
(c) A knife.
(d) A projectile.

5. According to Quath, what is "the Redoubt?"
(a) A place for humans to retire.
(b) An ancient text.
(c) A place where mechs live.
(d) An event in humans' history.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Argo head for Besik Bay?

2. In "The Esty Wind," what do Toby and Quath see as they walk in the Lane?

3. What do Killeen and Quath argue about after they are through the Cyaneans?

4. At the beginning of "The Far Black," what does Toby know about the dwarf?

5. How does Toby leave the Argo after he is punished in "The Charm of Commerce?"

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