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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. The man imagined that he was a ______.

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

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

4. What is the surname of the main character?

5. Thad was falling in love with whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. The author uses foreshadowing to predict Thad's downfall. What did the author suggest?

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

4. Examine Thad's humble beginnings.

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

6. What steps did Thad take in reinventing himself?

7. Examine Thad's first day on the job.

8. What attributes helped Thad to get a job in the Lunar Lab with Dr. Cooper?

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

10. Describe the lecture with Dr. Draper.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the FBI sting involving Axel Emmermann. How did Axel become involved? Why did Axel contact the FBI? What was the opinion of Axel's wife, Christel? What was Axel's opinion on the proposed heist? How did Axel feel about the crime to be committed? What was Axel's reward for participating in the sting?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Thad's upbringing in the Mormon culture. Why was it different than the upbringing of some of Thad's peers? What other person in the book was Mormon? What obstacle threatened Thad's Mormon faith?

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