1. What news just reached Mars about Earth in this chapter?
(a) Earth has been destroyed
(b) Mars is to be destroyed by those left on Earth
(c) Earth is going to war
(d) More people are relocating to Mars

2. Where did the construction materials for the colonization of Mars come from?
(a) Mars
(b) They were developed and created just for this purpose
(c) Another planet
(d) Earth

3. Which adjectives describe how Spendor thinks the first night should be spent?
(a) Spiritual and reflective
(b) Quiet and reflective
(c) Loud and rowdy
(d) Relaxed and calm

4. What can the reader infer will be soon to follow on Mars as they are rebuilding a near replica of Earth?
(a) A new start with only the promised changes from Earth
(b) Same turmoil that the Martians experienced
(c) Same limitations of Earth
(d) Desire for more people to move to Mars

5. In what month and year is the colonization of Mars nearly complete?
(a) February 2003
(b) April 2003
(c) February 2002
(d) April 2002

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a synonym for exodus as used in the following sentence? Rather than building a new civilization, the mass exodus from Earth is simply rebuilding the Earth.

2. What does the captain believe the Martians can teach the men?

3. Where does the fourth expedition to Mars land?

4. What does Biggs do which angers Spendor significantly?

5. Where does Wilder ask to have Spendor shot?

(see the answer key)

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