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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Falling Into History, pages 231 - 337..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ann's lover?
(a) Arkady.
(b) Frank.
(c) Simon.
(d) John.

2. Who does John consider a brother but argues with him over politics?
(a) Ursula.
(b) Frank.
(c) Hiroko.
(d) Jezebel.

3. Who develops genetically engineered microorganisms, or GEMS, that can survive on the planet?
(a) Bioengineers.
(b) Astronauts.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Writers.

4. Who is homesick and awakened by calls from Phyllis about Maya?
(a) John.
(b) Jan.
(c) Michel.
(d) James.

5. How many of the final hundred that would travel to Mars as the first colonizers are Russian?
(a) 55.
(b) 40.
(c) 35.
(d) 45.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the final hundred that would travel to Mars as the first colonizers, how many are women?

2. What does Michel think he is in terms of the psychiatric program?

3. Who reminds Nadia that terraforming will destroy the pole?

4. Who wants prospecting on Mars?

5. Why is the Ares group time limited outside on the surface of Mars?

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