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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. In what kind of world does Arkady insist that money is not the primary goal?
(a) Artistic.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Computer.
(d) Literary.

2. What is Ann's son waiting for to take him away to safety from the cracked dome?
(a) A space convoy.
(b) A landing pad.
(c) A truck.
(d) An elevator.

3. Who is involved in negotiations about giving up land on Mars for money?
(a) The French.
(b) The Indians.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Germans.

4. What do Maya and the rest of the traveling rover group discover is hidden inside a rock?
(a) A message.
(b) An icon.
(c) A jewel.
(d) A settlement.

5. Where does the surviving group of colonists take shelter days after Ann's suicide attempt?
(a) In a monastery.
(b) In a tomb.
(c) In a church.
(d) In a cavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives and yanks Ann to her feet, angry at her attempt to commit suicide?

2. After a dust storm abates, where does John organize a celebration that coincides with Sax's burn up of the ice asteroid in the atmosphere?

3. Who is in a deep depression on Mars, fearing the death of colonists?

4. What is vital for continued economical and social existence on Earth?

5. What group is blocking communications while Nadia tries to repair water mains?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Frank's office is flooded with immigrants, why does he decide to go to Phyllis for help?

2. How is John revealed as a complex personality in Part 5?

3. Why does Nadia blow up the space station?

4. How are the shifting political agendas on Earth reflected in the mining efforts on Mars and how does this affect John?

5. How does Phyllis's desire for money become apparent through her efforts on Mars?

6. What does Frank learn from meeting the miners from Florida?

7. Why does Ann crumble in mental stability as the destruction of Mars occurs?

8. How does Frank negotiate for the treaty on Mars, and how do Maya and others respond to his efforts?

9. What information is revealed about Hiroko through the notes left for Sax and for Ursula?

10. Why are the primary hundred going to be executed?

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