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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 won't come to Lindsay?

2. What is Green Rapture?

3. Who is the Regal Adviser?

4. What does Lindsay leave behind?

5. What unnerves the Cicadas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Queen's departure the death knell for CK?

2. What is so special about the discreets?

3. Who had been the previous occupant of the ship and what had happened to it?

4. What is Dr. Afriel's mission?

5. For what reason does the Mechanist woman propose marriage?

6. How is Wellspring dressed and why?

7. What interesting information does Lindsay find out about Wellspring?

8. How does Nikolai come to find the central question of the universe? What is the central question?

9. What makes it clear that the Investors hadn't intended to trade their pet?

10. How has Spider Rose's pet helped her overcome issues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Lindsay changes his identity numerous times. What are some of the similarities in each of his characters? What are some of the main differences? How do these characters impact his personality? Explain your answer thoroughly.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the political system on Dembowska. How is it easily misinterpreted by outsiders? Are they totally wrong in their assumptions? Why or why not? Explain whether or not this political system has an advantage over political systems on Earth.

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