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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marco's mother underwent treatments before his birth to alter him in what way?
(a) To make him immune to most disease.
(b) To extend his life expectancy.
(c) To make him a warrior.
(d) To heighten his intelligence.

2. What is the relationship between the Wheelers and the Spindle Kings?
(a) They signed a treaty, but the Wheelers mysteriously disappeared.
(b) The Wheelers wiped out the Spindle Kings.
(c) The Spindle Kings gave advanced technology to the Wheelers.
(d) The Wheelers predated the Spindle Kings.

3. What does Silver learn about by studying Kin's books?
(a) Kin's life-story.
(b) The history of the Spindle Kings and the Wheelers.
(c) The history of humanity.
(d) Kin's work with the Company.

4. What do Kin and Jago need to do at the first planet to which they are headed?
(a) Meet with Jago's employer.
(b) Find a crew for their ship.
(c) Escape from the Company's oversight.
(d) Meet up with the ship that will go to the flat planet.

5. How is the ship piloted?
(a) Using film left by Jago.
(b) Using telepathy.
(c) By autopilot.
(d) By aiming directly for a certain star.

Short Answer Questions

1. Becoming a watcher requires what sacrifice?

2. Who joins Kin Arad at the lounge?

3. Who pilots the ship to the flat planet?

4. Why does Kin become upset when the expedition gets underway?

5. Without day credits, employees of the Company would suffer what effects?

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