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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who blames herself/himself for the death of the person that rescues the rover that is run aground?

2. Who is on his way to Cairo to meet Frank and Maya when his rover breaks down?

3. Who is involved in negotiations about giving up land on Mars for money?

4. What is Ann's son waiting for to take him away to safety from the cracked dome?

5. What promise does the hidden inside of the rock offer the traveling rover group?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John's role as a strong figure in the revolution give hope for?

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

3. How is the Coyote, terraforming, and sabotage linked to John?

4. What is important about maintaining a base on Mars in relationship to Earth?

5. How does Peter Clayborne escape death?

6. Why does Nadia blow up the space station?

7. How does Simon reveal himself to be a strong force when he gets angry with Ann?

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

9. How does Ann try commit suicide?

10. How does it does become clear that the terraforming effort is not working as planned, affecting Mars in destructive ways?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robinson uses more than one motif of grief and loss. Identify at least two motifs about grief and loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

Certain relationships create a good foundation for the story. When Kasei asks his parents about his birth, they all interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

Essay Topic 3

Robinson is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them, and identify the technique which they embody.

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