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

2. Who is communicating in "Frozen Star?"

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

4. Who is Quath?

5. What does Toby notice about the large, black object?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the underlying strategy for Bishop Family Gatherings?

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

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

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

6. Describe the "Lightning Life."

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

8. How does Toby first experience the Void?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How does Toby's relationship with Killeen change throughout the book? Be sure to include the effects of Toby's outburst on the deck and his subsequent punishment and escape, as well as Toby's arguments with Killeen over the Shibo Personality.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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