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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 123-152.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Kin Arad?
(a) Thousands of years old.
(b) A hundred years old.
(c) Five hundred years old.
(d) Twenty years old.

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

3. What does Kin take with her from her hiding place?
(a) A sword.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) A spyglass.
(d) A map.

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

5. According to Joel, Company employees who do not receive life-extending treatments would continue to possess what quality?
(a) Their mental capability.
(b) All of their memories.
(c) Their loyalty to the Company.
(d) Their young appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kin helps heal some injured locals by using which of the following?

2. Marco's mother underwent treatments before his birth to alter him in what way?

3. What sort of person is asked to act as a negotiator for the barter that takes place between the explorers and the man they meet in the desert?

4. What do the explorers see as they fly over the ocean after leaving the sailor's home?

5. The native people agree to do what for Kin and her companions?

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