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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Spindle Kings were believed to have created new planets for what purpose?
(a) To create new kinds of life.
(b) To escape their dying planet.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) So they could be more alone.

2. Why does Kin become upset when the expedition gets underway?
(a) She doesn't get along with Marco and Silver.
(b) She is distressed by Jago's condition.
(c) She has decided to back out.
(d) She hates space travel.

3. Which of the following is true of the duration of the journey to the flat planet?
(a) It takes less time than anyone could have expected.
(b) The ship travels there instantaneously.
(c) Kin and the others must stop several times to have the ship fixed.
(d) It takes a long time.

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

5. Why does Kin decide to go with Jago?
(a) Money.
(b) The Company orders her to go.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) She needs to flee from the Company.

6. Which of the following is true of Kin's past relationships?
(a) She has had many former husbands.
(b) She has had many children.
(c) She professes never to have loved anyone.
(d) She has only married once.

7. After the explorers and the sailors are attacked during the trip to the sailor's homeland, Kin draws what conclusion about the attackers?
(a) They were illusions.
(b) They are just misunderstood.
(c) They are robots made with very advanced technology.
(d) They were summoned by the natives.

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

9. Which of the following best characterizes the Kung?
(a) They love exploration.
(b) They are peace-loving.
(c) They are prone to violence.
(d) They are xenophobic.

10. On what kind of a formation do kin and the others land to spend their first night on the flat planet?
(a) A plateau.
(b) A volcanoe.
(c) An island.
(d) A mountain.

11. What is the function of a strata machine?
(a) It allows interstellar travel.
(b) It extends human life.
(c) It creates new worlds.
(d) Its function is unknown.

12. The natives that Kin and the others initially meet are similar to what historical culture on Earth?
(a) The Romans.
(b) The Mongols.
(c) The Vikings.
(d) The ancient Greeks.

13. The bartender gives something to Kin, why does he do so?
(a) He appreciates her attention.
(b) She leaves a generous tip.
(c) Someone left it as a gift for Jago.
(d) He is worried about her.

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

15. What impacts the ship as it approaches the surface of the flat planet?
(a) A missile.
(b) A rock thrown by a catapult.
(c) A meteor.
(d) A sea-faring ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kin Arad's job?

2. The Spindle Kings were believed to have what characteristic?

3. Kin wrote a popular book on what subject?

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

5. What was the profession of Marco's real parents?

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