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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 2005: The Watchers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the leader of the third expedition?
(a) Pritchard
(b) York
(c) Williams
(d) Black

2. What does the audience feel in the air?
(a) Heat
(b) Chill
(c) Water
(d) Wine

3. With what does Sam threaten the Martian?
(a) A shotgun
(b) Death
(c) Turning him over to the authorities
(d) The disease

4. What surprise do Sam and Elma find in the rear seat of their own sand ship?
(a) A Martian female
(b) The same Martian male they had just killed
(c) A government official
(d) Their dead son

5. Why does Driscoll feel it is imperative to oxygenate the atmosphere of Mars?
(a) To eliminate the Martians
(b) To make the scenery more like Earth
(c) The air is thin
(d) So it can support more Earthlings

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term best describes how Mars is being colonized in relation to Earth?

2. What do the Martians present Sam with which makes Sam delirious with delight?

3. What do many of the Earthlings headed for Mars feel a need to escape?

4. Who made up the first waves of settlers to Mars?

5. How does Gomez come to think of his discussion with Muhe?

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