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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. What doesn't Lindsay correct Dr. Prager on?

2. Why is everyone that Nora sees bent double?

3. How much is Justice 2 charging for ketamine?

4. Who has Wells turned himself into?

5. Who does Lindsay meet when he's taken under arrest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had the Investor queen done that was so bad?

2. What initially causes Lindsay not to trust the woman who is going to do his rejuvenation?

3. What is the Geisha Bank?

4. Why are the pirates jealous of the Shapers?

5. Why is Lindsay hesitant to get a rejuvenation?

6. What news hits Constantine hard?

7. What is Wells' main issue with the aliens?

8. What are the three things the President makes sure that Lindsay understands?

9. What does Alexandrina view as very sad?

10. Who is Evan Kelland to Lindsay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Dr. Mirny's interpretation of the Swarm. How does she see them? Is this analysis accurate? Suggest reasons why the intelligent caste of the swarm takes over what was once its best ally. Is this a sound and logical move or one made out of emotion? Justify your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the Investors way regarding business. Compare it with the way business models are done in our world. What are some of the main differences? Some similarities? Would the Investors way of doing business succeed on Earth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Swarm's offer of immortality. How is this offer hard to refuse? What are some potential consequences of immortality? Why must this offer be closely weighed? Would it be an offer you would take, in Dr. Afriel's position? Why or why not?

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