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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 is Toby's punishment for publicly disagreeing with Killeen in "Trans-History?"
(a) He has to stay in a locked room.
(b) His shower privileges are suspended indefinitely.
(c) He cannot go onto the esty again.
(d) He cannot see Besen for a week.

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

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

4. What is the first thing Killeen tells Monisque he wants to know?
(a) The name of the esty's ruler.
(b) Who else lives on the esty.
(c) The history of the esty.
(d) How to get off the esty.

5. In "The Shredded Star," what does Killeen ask Quath to do?
(a) Communicate with other myriapodia.
(b) Block the radiation.
(c) Communicate with the mechs.
(d) Counsel him.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Quath, about how long will they have to wait for the next aperture moment?

2. What have the people in "Rational Laughter" survived?

3. In "Lightning Life," who calls Isaac a pretender?

4. Who/what awakens Toby in "Time's Grip?"

5. How do the people in "Rational Laughter" treat Toby?

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