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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 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 the Magnetic Mind will part from the Argo.
(c) That Abraham predicts an approaching cusp season.
(d) That those on the Argo face certain death.

2. With what does Killeen NOT try to tempt the esty judge?
(a) Strange artifacts.
(b) Space plants.
(c) Money.
(d) An alien.

3. What do the Philosophs do as the Argo approaches the oozing, black object?
(a) They say the Myriapodia can no longer be allied with the humans.
(b) They retire.
(c) They advise caution.
(d) They communicate that the object is natural.

4. In "Rational Laughter," who/what does Toby flee?
(a) An angry mob.
(b) A mech attack.
(c) The Mantis.
(d) A violent storm.

5. Who tells Toby a rhyme after Toby and Quath flee from the dead mech-bird?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Shibo.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Quath, what is "the Redoubt?"

2. In "Ancient Flavors," what is "cat beer?"

3. Where does Toby shelter from the cold in "The Pain of Eternity?"

4. What is the esty judge's name?

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

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