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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is communicating in "Frozen Star?"
(a) Toby and Killeen.
(b) Quath and Mantis.
(c) Mechs.
(d) Quath and Toby.

3. In "Lightning Life," to what does Isaac compare the galactic jet?
(a) A fountain.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) A whirlpool.
(d) A marshmallow.

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

5. In "Lightning Life," who calls Isaac a pretender?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Toby.
(c) Joe.
(d) Quath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who/what are the Cyaneans?

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

4. About how old is the Chandelier, according to crew estimates in "Pale Immensities?"

5. In "Pale Immensities," with whom does Toby share a flier?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toby see when he walks the esty streets?

2. In "The Cyaneans," how do the Myriapodia help the people on the Argo?

3. At the end of "Trans-History," why does Killeen ask Cermo to take Toby outside?

4. According to Quath, why is the aperture moment important?

5. How does a sail-snake look?

6. Describe the Bishops' experience with the judge in "A Day in Court."

7. To what does the term "Tiny Minds" refer?

8. Why is Killeen afraid after talking to the Magnetic Mind in "The Aperture Moment?"

9. How does Andro treat Toby and his group in "The Far Black?"

10. How does Toby feel about bringing Quath to the esty judge?

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