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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. What do Jonathan's escorts wish him as they leave him alone?
(a) Happy days
(b) Happy landings
(c) Happy discoveries
(d) Happy flying

2. Who is skeptical of Jonathan's ideas and plans for his future?
(a) The Elder Gull
(b) Chiang
(c) Fletcher
(d) Sullivan

3. Jonathan just wants to share the _______ with a willing gull.
(a) Truth
(b) Love
(c) Lessons
(d) Tricks

4. Perfect speed is "being _________."
(a) There
(b) Here
(c) Perfect
(d) Now

5. What does Jonathan do for the first time since leaving Earth when he finally transports himself?
(a) Screech
(b) Laugh
(c) Fall
(d) Smile

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing the Elder Gull still thinks Jonathan needs to work on?

2. There is a saying Jonathan remembers - Gulls never ________ in heaven.

3. What color is Jonathan when he appears beside Fletcher?

4. Who is the Elder Gull?

5. Is Jonathan disappointed that he didn't reach his goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Jonathan make the first sound since leaving Earth?

2. When will Jonathan touch heaven, according to Chiang's answers?

3. What is the best speed Jonathan can reach in this new and delightful setting in the story?

4. Where does Jonathan believe he is in this section of the book?

5. What are Jonathan's new wings seemingly made out of when he is flying in the new world?

6. How does Chiang demonstrate touching heaven, which dazzles Jonathan and makes him want to learn more from this guru?

7. What is the saying Jonathan remembers about Heaven in relation to fatigue?

8. Who is Jonathan's initial instructor when he arrives in this strange land?

9. What does Jonathan's teacher say when Johnathan asks why there are so few gulls in their location?

10. What does Jonathan remember to use his wings for, only on occasion, however?

(see the answer keys)

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