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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. 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 hates space travel.
(d) She has decided to back out.

4. Kin's coworkers believed it would be funny to do what to the planet they were creating?
(a) Make it flat.
(b) Make it a cube.
(c) Give it no atmosphere.
(d) Leave their mark on it.

5. Becoming a watcher requires what sacrifice?
(a) The forfeiture of all day credits.
(b) Never being able to return to Earth.
(c) The employee must be put to sleep for several generations.
(d) Leaving normal human society forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. In their first morning on the flat planet, what attempts to visit Kin and the others?

2. Within the company, how is the position of "watcher" regarded?

3. The Company's treatments can extend human life for at least how long?

4. What will happen to Silver if she goes without the crucial thing she needs from the dumbwaiter?

5. What is the result of the attack on Kin and the others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does a watcher do, and what is required of a watcher?

2. What does each character do during the journey to the flat planet?

3. According to Joel, what are the consequences of the forgery of day bills? What does Joel do as a result?

4. What do Kin and the others do with Jago after he dies? What do they plan to do with him in the future?

5. Describe Silver's appearance and personality. Why is she interested in the flat planet?

6. As they fly around the flat planet, what do Kin and the others observe and conclude about it?

7. What evidence does Jago produce to back up his claims about the flat planet?

8. What happens to the ship during its approach to the surface, and what is the result of this?

9. What things are unusual about the ship that Jago arranged for the expedition?

10. What is unusual about the raven's behavior as the group prepares to leave Kung?

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