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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. What kind of atlas does Shaun note?
(a) Geographia.
(b) Collins Bartholomew.
(c) Rand McNally.
(d) Oxford.

2. To which of the following does Nell credit her fixation on space travel?
(a) Atlantis.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Endeavor.

3. Which constellation does Roman notice?
(a) Sagittarius.
(b) Scorpius.
(c) Boötes.
(d) Seven Sisters.

4. At what time does the moon mission launch?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 11 p.m.
(c) 5 a.m.
(d) 5 p.m.

5. Which exercise equipment does Anton use?
(a) Bike.
(b) Rowing machine.
(c) Bench press.
(d) Treadmill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following becomes more likely for a station crew member than a person on earth?

2. How many people crew the moon mission?

3. On what constellation does Anton fix his consideration?

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

5. Which of the following was fed to the moon mission astronauts on their last night on earth?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the normal topics of conversation among the station crew?

3. Why does Chie have skin emollient?

4. How does Shaun report watching the first moon landing?

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

6. Why is Shaun not surprised his wife remembers their teacher’s discussion of Las Meninas?

7. How does Pietro regard being an astronaut?

8. What is it that prompts the fisherman to realize his children’s beauty?

9. Where do lost things on the station go, and why?

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

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