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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. Why do the characters fly the ship around the flat planet?
(a) To slow the ship's orbit.
(b) To examine it more closely.
(c) To avoid its defenses.
(d) To make a safe landing.

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

3. On what planet was Marco raised?
(a) Kung.
(b) Earth.
(c) Shard.
(d) The flat planet.

4. What does Kin initially like about Silver?
(a) Her independant, headstrong nature.
(b) Her pleasant demeanor.
(c) Her obedience.
(d) Her interest in the Spindle Kings.

5. What was the profession of Marco's real parents?
(a) Ambassadors.
(b) Missionaries.
(c) Translators.
(d) Diplomats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kin's coworkers believed it would be funny to do what to the planet they were creating?

2. Which of the following is true of Kin's past relationships?

3. How is the ship piloted?

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

5. What does the bartender give to Kin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the Company provide for humanity as a whole and, specifically, for its employees?

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

5. Who is Jago Jalo, and why does he seek out Kin Arad?

6. What is Marco's background, and what does he believe about himself?

7. How do Kin and the others help the sailors who try to visit them?

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

9. How are the explorers able to communicate with the inhabitants of the flat planet?

10. What are some of the technological resources that the group has at their disposal, and how will these things help them?

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