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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. Who does the esty judge send to escort Quath?

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

3. How old is Toby in Old Earth years?

4. What does the Aspect Zeno say about the time pit?

5. How does Shibo describe the dwarves on the esty?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do the mechs argue about in "Frozen Star?"

7. According to Quath, how can the Argo survive so close to the black hole?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has the Family Bishop's relationship with the Myriapodia evolved over time? Give specific examples of how the Myriapodia and the Family interact.

Essay Topic 2

What does Toby learn about himself in this book? Be sure to discuss how the Shibo Personality, conflict with Killeen, and experience in "Eating the Storm" contribute.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Toby's life on Snowglade and his life on Argo. Are there more similarities or differences?

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