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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. Why does Argo head for Besik Bay?
(a) To get more food.
(b) To find shade.
(c) To trick the mechs.
(d) To refuel.

2. In "Time's Grip," what does Toby notice about the first bird he sees in the Lane?
(a) It is actually a butterfly.
(b) It is a predator hawk.
(c) It has four wings.
(d) It is "flying" on water.

3. What does the Magnetic Mind NOT tell Killeen at the end of "The Aperture Moment?"
(a) That the Magnetic Mind will send a map.
(b) That Abraham predicts an approaching cusp season.
(c) That those on the Argo face certain death.
(d) That the Magnetic Mind will part from the Argo.

4. According to Toby, what is the Families' only fashion indulgence?
(a) Their skin markings.
(b) Their jewelry.
(c) Their shoes.
(d) Their hair.

5. In "The Esty Wind," to what does Quath compare construction in the esty?
(a) To sloughing of skin.
(b) To volcanic eruption.
(c) To a blinking light.
(d) To a rebirth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cermo's microwave analysis of the esty clouds indicate?

2. What does Toby want to approach in the prologue?

3. What is Toby doing at the start of "Aperture Moment?"

4. What does the Aspect Zeno say about the time pit?

5. In "Hard Pursuit," with whom does Toby have a disagreement?

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