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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Silver go by a nickname?
(a) Her name can't be pronounced by humans.
(b) She only shares her real name with trusted friends.
(c) She has forgotten her real name.
(d) Her name is six syllables long.

2. What does Kin do with Jago's forgery?
(a) Forgets about it.
(b) Destroys it.
(c) Gives it to Joel.
(d) Has it tested.

3. The ship is stocked with a huge number and variety of what?
(a) Books.
(b) Hunting trophies.
(c) Food.
(d) Weapons.

4. Kin theorizes that the flow of water on the planet is controlled in what way?
(a) It is not controlled, and the planet is losing water.
(b) By force fields.
(c) By gravity.
(d) By a huge machine.

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

6. Why does Jago have a heart attack?
(a) He can't handle the ships acceleration.
(b) The raven attacks him.
(c) Silver frightens him.
(d) Kin yells at him.

7. What is the result of the attack on Kin and the others?
(a) They become separated.
(b) Their ship is totally destroyed.
(c) They drive off the attackers temporarily.
(d) They kill all of the attackers.

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

9. Why does Jago Jalo select Kin to see the planet he has discovered?
(a) She is capable of navigating a ship to it.
(b) She is well known for handling sensitive information.
(c) She is an expert on the Spindle Kings.
(d) She knows how to create new planets.

10. During their trip to the sailor's homeland, what are the protagonists are attacked by?
(a) Griphons.
(b) Giants.
(c) Sea monsters.
(d) Fire-breathing dragons.

11. What is Silver's profession?
(a) Linguist.
(b) Historian.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Astrogator.

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

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

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

15. The Company typically compensates its employees in what way?
(a) By extending their lives.
(b) By granting them secrets about the Spindle Kings.
(c) By allowing them to colonize new planets.
(d) By allowing them to travel between planets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the ship that Jago has arranged for the expedition?

2. The space suits that Kin and the others don give them what capability?

3. According to Joel, Company employees who do not receive life-extending treatments would continue to possess what quality?

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

5. On what planet was Marco raised?

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