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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. Which of the following does Chie list as reassuring?
(a) Zucchini.
(b) Cucumbers.
(c) Chayote.
(d) Pumpkins.

2. In what month is the novel set?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) November.

3. How old is Shaun when he encounters Las Meninas?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

4. Which of the following appears to the station?
(a) Antofagasta.
(b) Temuco.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Linares.

5. Which of the following shows itself to Roman when he first wakes in the novel?
(a) Pretoria.
(b) Cape Town.
(c) Bloemfontein.
(d) Durban.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whose music does Pietro listen?

2. With which of the following does the novel begin?

3. Which of the following is noted in the novel as a way to say “hello”?

4. Which of the following does the novel equate to “wow”?

5. Which of the following does the novel equate to “wow”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does the novel posit aliens might ask about the presence of the station and missions on it?

2. Why does Anton posit his brain repeats dreams?

3. Why is Anton persistently tired?

4. Why does Chie have skin emollient?

5. What cardiovascular effects are noted on the station crew?

6. Per the novel, why were the Voyager probes sent out?

7. Why does the fisherman not flee from the typhoon?

8. Why are the station crew not allowed new underwear daily?

9. What question does Shaun’s teacher ask about Las Meninas?

10. Why does the station boast a Happy Birthday banner?

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