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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. Who rescues Toby after the mechs damage the Argo dome?
(a) Cermo.
(b) Besen.
(c) Quath.
(d) Killeen.

2. What does Toby want to approach in the prologue?
(a) A beacon.
(b) Faint metallic dabs of light.
(c) True Center.
(d) Galactic Center.

3. At the end of "Honeycomb Home," what are Killeen's orders to Jocelyn?
(a) He orders her to take cover.
(b) He orders her to ready the ship for attack.
(c) He orders her to follow the path suggested by the computer.
(d) He orders her to land on the black object.

4. In "Tiny Minds," where does the campfire group go?
(a) To the Bridge.
(b) To the hull.
(c) To the living quarters.
(d) To the cafeteria.

5. In "Honeycomb Home," who says, "No one knows?"
(a) Quath.
(b) Cermo.
(c) Killeen.
(d) Jocelyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Isaac compare the Cosmic Circle?

2. At the end of "Deep Reality," who asks "What's that?"

3. Why does Argo head for Besik Bay?

4. How old is Toby in Old Earth years?

5. What else does Monisque want from Killeen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Toby and Besen interact in "The Aperture Moment?"

2. Why does the Cap'n call for Toby in "Strange Flavors?"

3. Describe Toby's memories as he walks the esty streets.

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

5. In "Pale Immensities," how does the Chandelier look up close?

6. What is the underlying strategy for Bishop Family Gatherings?

7. Why does Killeen decide to land the Argo on the honeycombed black object?

8. What is Toby's problem in "Techno-Nomads?"

9. Describe the "Lightning Life."

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

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