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

2. Which of the following did the station crew eat in celebration of the moon mission launching?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Jell-o.
(c) Custard.
(d) Aspic.

3. On what constellation does Anton fix his consideration?
(a) Vulpecula.
(b) Pegasus.
(c) Ophiuchis.
(d) Pictor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week had Chie reported her mother’s death to hew crewmates?

2. At the beginning of the novel, how many days has Roman been in space total?

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

4. Over which of the following is the station noted to pass?

5. On what island had Pietro honeymooned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the cells with which Anton and Roman work derived?

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

3. What, per the novel, underlies the desire never to leave the station among its crew?

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

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

6. How does Pietro regard being an astronaut?

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

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

9. Why is Anton persistently tired?

10. Why must the station crew exercise for hours daily?

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