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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 does Virlomi end up marrying?

2. When was the office, Hegemon, instituted?

3. Who answers when Alai is asked questions in the meeting?

4. What on the big map indicates a country joining the FPE?

5. What do Alai's people think is his biggest problem?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bean say that he does NOT want to see Petra again after he leaves the Earth?

2. What does Bean do when he realizes he is going into space sooner than expected?

3. What does Virlomi say is the only thing she really wants from Alai?

4. Why was Peter denied entrance to Battle School?

5. What does Peter tell the people about his office as Hegemon?

6. What do Peter's parents say when they visit him, and how does Peter react?

7. Why does Peter have few responsibilities at the end of the book?

8. What does Chakepar offer to Virlomi, and how is this offer received?

9. What does Bean tell Graff after he is already on the starship?

10. How does Virlomi feel when she is told that she cannot go back to India?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the main elements of foreshadowing from this book, and how did their fulfillment shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

How did self-image and personal identity affect Peter in his actions and his ability to lead his mission to bring peace to the Earth?

Essay Topic 3

Courage and Fear are two very important themes that overlap in this book many times. What are some examples of this, and how do these examples affect the progression of the plot?

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