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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. In "Lightning Life," to what does Isaac compare the galactic jet?

2. In "Lightning Life," with which Aspect does Killeen communicate?

3. What is the name of Toby's teaching Aspect?

4. As Argo approaches the disk, what message does Quath bring from the Myriapodia?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Besik Bay," how does the Argo protect itself from the mechs?

4. How is time affected in the time pit?

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

6. Where is Toby in the Prologue?

7. Why does the Argo crew have difficulty identifying the ship in the time pit?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the settings of Argo and the Lanes. Be sure to include both time and place in your response.

Essay Topic 2

What are the mechs? Are they one being or more than one? How does the author convey the essence of the mechs throughout the book? Give at least three specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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