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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 faction(s) are free from challenge?

2. Who is the first to fall in the Midnight Clique?

3. How many wives does Carnassus have?

4. What kind of tattoo does Lindsay want?

5. What kind of food does the Mechanist ask Lindsay if he has ever had?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Zen Sarotonin?

2. What does Ryumin attempt to convince Lindsay he should do?

3. How do the locals view marriage to Carnassus?

4. Why is Lindsay so freaked out about fire?

5. What does Lindsay tell Nora that he would deny if she repeated?

6. What does the camera want to know from Lindsay once he hasd woken up?

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

8. How does the Fortuna Miner's Democracy react to the contents of Lindsay's bag?

9. What does the drogue do to Lindsay?

10. Why does Lindsay feel secure in his incognito clothes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss a universe in which humanity all have long lasting life spans. What would be some of the benefits to such a world? What would be some of the drawbacks? Extrapolating on what is known about humanity now, discuss how longevity might not be a boon to any planet or solar system on which humans reside.

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

The social hierarchy of the Investors is interesting to examine, especially considering their lack of emotions. Describe and explain their social hierarchy and how the Investor society is established, and compare it to human society. What major differences, aside from the ability of interstellar travel, do both species possess?

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