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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. To whom is Miriam engaged?

2. How does Michael feel about the police officers landing in the garden?

3. What does Michael decide Jubal meant for him to do?

4. What has Michael decided to do about his life?

5. What has happened to two of Jubal's secretaries?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Jubal give Ben when he visits after seeing Michaela and Jill's church?

2. What was the agreement between Michael, Jubal and Secretary Douglas?

3. What does Jubal insist upon in order to meet with Douglas?

4. What do the Fosterites say about Bishop Digby?

5. What do Jill and Michael do when they join a carnival and what happens with that?

6. What does Michael learn at the zoo?

7. What does Jubal tell Secretary Douglas about Michael and what does Douglas do with his forces?

8. What are some of the activities and images Michael uses in his church?

9. What does Jubal say about Michael owning Mars?

10. What does Michael do when an officer tries to arrest Jill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael reads very quickly, and Jubal's house contains plenty of reading material, but Jill must guide him through the simple conventions of society.

1. What do you think Michael will need to learn in order to live on earth?

2. Do you think it is necessary for Michael to learn to be human? Why or why not?

3. Michael is 25-years-old and studies seem to suggest that by that age most people are incapable of any large changes in how they think, believe, behave, etc. Do you think that is true? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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