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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 was giving the important lecture?

2. What was the occupation of Helms' mother?

3. Which was not one of the co-ops' specialties?

4. Thad was assigned to which building?

5. The doctor compares previously examined moon rock with _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the lecture with Dr. Draper.

2. Who was the recipient of Thad's email seeking a buyer?

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

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

5. Who is Gordon? How did he and Thad meet?

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

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

8. Explain Thad's life with Sonya at this point.

9. What was the next step after the FBI became involved? What did Axel realize?

10. What was the beginning of the end for Thad and Sonya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine Thad's life in prison. How long was Thad in prison? Why was the case considered to be federal? How did that affect Thad's sentence? How was Thad treated in prison? When was he released? What activities did Thad participate in during his imprisonment? How were the activities beneficial? Explain.

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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