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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 Mrs. Douglas contact after her talk with her husband?

2. What does Michael do when he sees Jill?

3. What does Ben suggest to Jill?

4. Who does Jubal attempt to call?

5. What does Michael do when he wants to think things over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Secretary General Douglas talk to about Michael being missing and why is he reluctant to do that?

2. What does Ben ask Jill to do at the hospital and how does she do it?

3. What does Mrs. Douglas do after her talk with her husband?

4. What does Jill tell Jubal about Ben and what does he do?

5. What does Duke brag about in relation to Michael and what does Jubal tell him?

6. What does Ben plan to do about Michael?

7. What is Michael curious about after watching the Fosterites on television and what does Jubal find out?

8. What does Ben tell Jill about Michael's financial state?

9. What has Michael curious about Jill and what does she do?

10. What happened to the baby Mary Smith had on Mars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael brings conflict to Mahmoud's Islamic faith, as he does to nearly every religion on Earth--except for some Eastern beliefs--astral projection and levitation for examples.

1. Why do you think Michael's existence or abilities would threaten religion? Use examples from the book and/or your own life to support your opinion.

2. Given the history of religion and "heretics" on this earth, what do you think will be the religious institutions' response to Michael? Use examples from the book and/or from history to support your answer.

3. Given Michael's scanty understanding of human society and religion, why do you think Jubal is concerned about him having contact with the Fosterites?

Essay Topic 2

The Martians are not human, nor can they ever be due to their detached sexuality. This could mean that if they ever get around to grokking humans, the Martians may decide that the universe is better off without us, a theme sometimes thought of in our own society.

1. What reasons do you think the Martians might find to kill off the human race? Use examples from the book and your life to support your position.

2. You are a Martian and a member of the council deciding on the fate of humans. Write an essay convincing the other members the human race is worth saving.

3. Do you believe two alien races, who are as different from each other as the "Martians" and humans could ever understand each other? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The fact that Michael is an ultra-rich young man in a vulnerable position is intriguing and frightening. He can easily be taken for all his wealth by even an incompetent crook. The ramifications of being the owner of Mars may bring on political dangers. It may be easier to assassinate than negotiate.

1. How do you think people would be able to harm Michael in his circumstances? If you met Michael knowing about his wealth, would it affect your opinion of him? Why or why not?

2. Imagine you are Michael. What would you do with your position and money?

3. Do you think it's fair that Michael should own all of the assets of every member of the Envoy crew? Why or why not?

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