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

2. What does the wrinkled dwarf call Toby and the others?
(a) Athenians.
(b) Ignoramuses.
(c) Flatlanders.
(d) Gold-diggers.

3. How many other people are with Toby in the Argo dome in "A Taste of the Void?"
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twelve.

4. Who is Quath?
(a) An alien.
(b) A boy.
(c) A ship officer.
(d) Toby's teacher Aspect.

5. What does Toby like to do when he gets "really out of sorts?"
(a) Consult his Aspects.
(b) Work in the Agro dome.
(c) Go for a run.
(d) Pick a fight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Isaac compare the Cosmic Circle?

3. In "The Rule of Number," what chases the Family?

4. How does Toby leave the Argo after he is punished in "The Charm of Commerce?"

5. Who is communicating in "Frozen Star?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Trans-History," what does Killeen tell the judge he wants?

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

5. How does a sail-snake look?

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

7. What happens when Toby approaches the communal fire in "Motes Such as You?"

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

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

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

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