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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. What is the name of Quath's race?

3. In "Lightning Life," who calls Isaac a pretender?

4. What is a Siggo?

5. What is the name of the ship captained by Killeen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "Lightning Life."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does a sail-snake look?

10. Where is Toby in the Prologue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Toby get from his Faces, Aspects, and Personality? Is he always happy with what he gets? Be sure to include specific examples with his Isaac Aspect and the Shibo Personality.

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

Compare and contrast the characters of Toby and Quath. Be sure to include physical, psychological, and social aspects.

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