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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 152-183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Spindle Kings were believed to have what characteristic?
(a) They lived in vast hive cities.
(b) They were extremely warlike.
(c) They prefered to be alone.
(d) They had an insect-like colony system.

2. What is unusual about the ship that Jago has arranged for the expedition?
(a) It uses enormous solar sails.
(b) It is bright pink.
(c) It is shaped like a doughnut.
(d) It can't leave the atmosphere on its own.

3. The large repair robot that finally arrives is described as looking most like which of the following?
(a) A mechanical spider.
(b) A small car.
(c) A tank.
(d) A bulldozer.

4. The robot that attacks Kin is described as looking most like which of the following?
(a) A demon.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A skeleton.
(d) Death.

5. The native people agree to do what for Kin and her companions?
(a) Trade with them.
(b) Help repair the spaceship using the dumbwaiter.
(c) Protect them.
(d) Take them to their homeland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the first reactions of the flat planet's inhabitants to Kin and her companions?

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

3. What unusual thing about the ocean do the explorer's notice as they fly over it after leaving the sailor's home?

4. The computers tell Kin that the planet requires which of the following in order to operate?

5. What does Marco do with the demon, despite Kin's suggestion?

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