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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the last to signal readiness for spaceflight?
(a) Lundgren.
(b) Jafari.
(c) Gareth.
(d) Glen.

2. What name do the ground and control crews collectively give themselves?
(a) Eager Eagle Brigade.
(b) Mission Control.
(c) Space Nerds.
(d) Tet Rocket Jockeys.

3. How many steps lead to the elevator to the launch vehicle?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 0.
(d) 3.

4. How much snow falls at Gwendy's home the night after Harris visits?
(a) Three inches.
(b) Six feet.
(c) Three feet.
(d) Six inches.

5. In which of the following spokes will Gwendy's crew lodge?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 7 begin?

2. What drug does Harris take when delivering the puzzle box to Gwendy?

3. Which national reporter was on site when Gwendy announced her Senate candidacy?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 17 begin?

5. What is the *name* of Gwendy's father's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what does Gwendy dream while dozing before her televised conference?

2. What information does Gwendy receive about Ryan's death from an anonymous caller?

3. What comments are made about the older members of the audience for the space launch?

4. What is Gwendy's official position on the space mission?

5. Summarize Magowan's political position.

6. Describe the box Gwendy carries.

7. Summarize the game "Mermaids."

8. Under what circumstances is the flight crew likely to encounter their Chinese counterparts?

9. What argument does Pete Riley initially attempt to convince Gwendy to run for Senate?

10. What protections have been put in place around Gwendy's home in the wake of the fire?

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