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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. Who was the subject of Thad's note at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Wendy.

2. What word best describes Thad's mood while working at the lab?
(a) Serene.
(b) Confused.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Overwhelmed.

3. Thad and his co-worker went to a ____ party.
(a) Toga.
(b) Pool.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Theme.

4. What items did Gibson offer to show Sonya?
(a) Supernovas.
(b) Moon rocks.
(c) Volcanic glass.
(d) Meterorites.

5. Thad works at the University of _____.
(a) Texas.
(b) New York.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Utah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man's wife?

2. What word best describes Helms' opinion of Thad's work?

3. What was the occupation of Helms' mother?

4. What religion was Thad?

5. What is the first name of the man approaches by Thad?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Thad return to JSC? What occurred to enhance Thad's awe of astronauts?

2. Describe the lecture with Dr. Draper.

3. What steps did Thad take in reinventing himself?

4. What did Thad think about while working? What were Thad's thoughts on museum items?

5. What was Thad's daring plan? What was Helms' warning?

6. How did Thad become involved with the other scientists? Where did they routinely meet?

7. How did Thad react when he received a reply to his email?

8. What was Axel's biggest concern about purchasing moon rocks? What was one of the first things he did about it?

9. Examine Thad's humble beginnings.

10. What is the opening scene of the book?

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