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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. With which of the following does Chapter 21 begin?
(a) “The video conference is a big hit, a real smasheroo.”
(b) “‘What—’ Gwendy began, meaning to finish with either are you doing here or is wrong with you, she didn’t know which, and Farris didn’t give her time.”
(c) “In January 2020—after serving in a number of high-profile intelligence positions…”
(d) “When Gwendy turns around to stoke her way back from officer country to the crew’s launch area…, she almost bumps heads with Gareth Winston, who is floating just behind her.”

2. In a box labeled with which of the following does Gwendy have the puzzle box at her house?
(a) Sewing supplies.
(b) Old photos.
(c) Mother's ashes.
(d) Fishing tackle.

3. With which of the following does Chapter 8 begin?
(a) “Of course the opposition was laying for her.”
(b) “Outside the porthole nearest to Gwendy, the sky is now dark.”
(c) “But not as big as this one, Gwendy thinks as the roar of the engines increases to a bellow.”
(d) “After Pete Riley’s visit, Gwendy began to read up on Paul Magowan, the Republican junior senator from Maine.”

4. Which district in Maine did Gwendy represent in Congress?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) First.

5. To which of the following does Gwendy compare Gareth?
(a) Ronald McDonald.
(b) Pillsbury Doughboy.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Daddy Warbucks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many portholes are available in Gwendy's section of the flight vehicle?

2. Which of the following does Graves call Lundgren?

3. From which of the following does Glen hail?

4. Which of the following does Gwendy reference to Gareth?

5. From which creek do onlookers watch Gwendy's launch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Magowan's political position.

2. Summarize the game "Mermaids."

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

4. What connection do the Brighams have to the launch?

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

6. What does Harris forecast to Gwendy from the actions of the previous holder of the puzzle-box?

7. What sign had formerly graced the approach to the flight vehicle?

8. How does Gwendy describe the weather facing the flight crew on liftoff?

9. Where is the fire-damage to Gwendy's house concentrated?

10. What news effectively ends Magowan's campaign?

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