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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. What does Jon call himself after the battle with Akki?

2. Who sabotaged Jim's getaway?

3. Why does Hikahi refuse to surrender to the aliens?

4. How does Gillian learn about Karrank% legends?

5. Who discovers what the metal mound on the planet is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gillian not weep after hearing the message from Tom?

2. Why is Gillian uncomfortable taking command of Streaker?

3. How does the Acceptor feel about what is happening on Kithrup? Why?

4. What does Creideiki ask of the Karrank%?

5. What is in Tom's message?

6. What ends up being Creideiki's duty?

7. What happens just as Tom feels ready to attack the Eatees?

8. How does Keepiru realize they are in the attacking seaweed?

9. How does Gillian make her vessel look disabled?

10. What does Niss teach Gillian about legends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the science fiction material included in this book shape the plot and affect the characters?

Essay Topic 2

How did Gillian and Tom's relationship change over the course of this book, and what were the major causes of these changes?

Essay Topic 3

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

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