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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Martian cities were wiped out by the chicken pox?

2. From where was the rocket launched?

3. Which of the following descriptions does the author use to describe the construction crews?

4. Where does the fourth expedition to Mars land?

5. Who does Ylla dream of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theory does Black have about finding the deceased relatives on Mars?

2. Why does Black find that many of his crew members are abandoning the rocket ship?

3. Why was Driscoll spurred to take action about the atmosphere on Mars and what action did he take?

4. What is the theme of this chapter?

5. In what way is Muhe's name alone a suggestion of a different time reference?

6. Why does Spendor, an Earthling, kill all of the members of his crew?

7. Why does Yll continue to become more and more annoyed with his wife, Ylla?

8. What is the purpose of this very short chapter and how is it important for the reader?

9. How do the Martians feel about about the strange happenings?

10. What is the reader left to infer that the author is referencing by using the term 'green star'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Atomic war is portrayed in this novel. Describe how it is portrayed, then make a realization as to your own personal belief as to the presence of atomic and nuclear weapons in modern society.

Essay Topic 2

Toward the end of the novel, many characters choose solitude over companionship. Why do you believe the characters make this choice? Can you ever see a time when you might make this choice? Explain your reasons.

Essay Topic 3

How is the idea of belief systems rearranged and changed throughout the novel? Use specific examples from the novel to show the changes as they occur throughout the novel.

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