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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 did the potential buyer contact about the email?

2. Thad accidentally reports to a(n) ______ instead of the training facility.

3. Who did Thad compare to a rock star?

4. How many world-famous co-ops were there?

5. Thad decides to do what to gain attention?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gordon become involved in Thad's plan? What was Gordon's opinion on Thad's plan?

2. What is the basic premise of "Sex on the Moon" by Ben Mezrich?

3. What steps did Thad take to change his professional life? What was Thad's main concern?

4. How did Thad view the Lunar Lab and its contents?

5. How did Thad's relationship with Sonya alienate his parents?

6. Explain the interaction between Axel and the FBI.

7. Examine Thad's working relationship with Helms in the lab.

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

9. Explain Thad's application to NBL, his competition and how he got the job.

10. Who did Axel contact about the email?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Thad's relationship with his parents. What caused the rift between them? Was it possible to repair the rift? Did Thad ever reconcile with his family? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Thad's plan to get closer to certain scientists, including Draper. What types of things did Thad do? Outline Thad's specific plan, actions, and activities planned for the co-ops.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Thad Roberts. What was his inspiration? Why did he want to become an astronaut? What were the steps Thad took to pursue his dream?

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