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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 is noted in the novel as a way to say “hello”?
(a) Namaste.
(b) Zdraste.
(c) Aingai.
(d) Saluton.

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

3. How many orbits of the earth is the moon mission set to make?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

4. Which of the following does Shaun eat for lunch?
(a) Ribs.
(b) Brisket.
(c) Pulled pork.
(d) Turkey.

5. How wide is the spectrometer’s survey area?
(a) 70mm.
(b) 70km.
(c) 70mi.
(d) 70ft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following do station crew members note wishing for?

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

3. Which exercise equipment does Pietro use?

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

5. Which constellation does Roman notice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Pietro regard being an astronaut?

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

5. To what does the novel compare the experience of traveling from earth to the station?

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

7. Why does Anton posit his brain repeats dreams?

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

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

10. Why does Chie have skin emollient?

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