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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 76-105.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets the explorers when they land?
(a) The king of the region.
(b) The captain's father.
(c) A merchant.
(d) An undertaker.

2. What is the result of the impact that occurs immediately after the ship arrives at the flat planet?
(a) The raven escapes again.
(b) The ship is too damaged to make a return trip.
(c) The weapons hold blows up.
(d) The ship loses all of its sensors.

3. What do the locals want to do with Kin?
(a) Perform an exorcism on her.
(b) Send her to a convent.
(c) Execute her.
(d) Send her to an inquisition.

4. The faith of the natives that Kin and the others first meet best approximates which world religion?
(a) Shintoism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

5. Where are Shand proteins naturally found?
(a) In shellfish.
(b) Only on the planet Shand.
(c) Deep under the sea.
(d) In grasses and herbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jago Jalo select Kin to see the planet he has discovered?

2. How does Marco view himself?

3. After taking the shuttle, how does Kin get to the ship arranged for her by Jago?

4. The ship is stocked with a huge number and variety of what?

5. What does Silver learn about by studying Kin's books?

(see the answer key)

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