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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Orbits -1 through 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what orbit does the station manage to see the least trace of life on earth?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. Which of the following does Shaun see when he first wakes in the novel?
(a) Eritrea.
(b) Djibouti.
(c) Yemen.
(d) Oman.

3. To which of the following is space compared?
(a) Pallas cat.
(b) Panther.
(c) Pard.
(d) Puma.

4. What do the station crew note eating in space?
(a) Beef pot pie.
(b) Seafood gumbo.
(c) Chicken cassoulet.
(d) Pörkölt.

5. Who is the artist of Las Meninas?
(a) Gutierrez.
(b) Velázquez.
(c) Ramirez.
(d) Picasso.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does the novel begin?

2. In what month is the novel set?

3. On what constellation does Anton fix his consideration?

4. Where does Roman live?

5. Which of the following appears to the station?

(see the answer key)

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