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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who works with Toby in the first chapter of the book?

3. What does the Magnetic Mind NOT tell Killeen at the end of "The Aperture Moment?"

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

5. In "Pale Immensities," what is inside the Chandelier's airlock?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "Lightning Life."

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

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

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

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

6. According to Quath, what is the history of Besik Bay?

7. How does Toby first experience the Void?

8. How are the humans filtered and cleaned on the "honeycomb home?"

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

10. In "The Rule of Number," how does Toby feel about mathematics after solving the math problem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What techniques does the author use to convey different settings? Include specific examples from at least three different settings.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Mantis. What is it? What is the Family Bishop's past history with the Mantis? What does the Mantis want from the Family Bishop?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the culture of the Family Bishop. Be sure to include physical characteristics, social structure, and beliefs.

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