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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Rufus do in the army?
(a) He was a medic.
(b) He was a fighter pilot.
(c) He was a mechanic.
(d) He was an intelligence officer.

2. What happens to the Dutch prime minister's coalition in the aftermath of the wave?
(a) His coalition dissolves.
(b) His coalition comes under scrutiny for allegedly being responsible for the rogue wave.
(c) His coalition strengthens.
(d) His coalition must work with the pro-geoengineering party to survive.

3. What is Saskia's official position?
(a) Queen of the Netherlands.
(b) Cheif security officer.
(c) Prime minister of the Netherlands.
(d) Defense secretary.

4. Who does Willem go to visit in Louisiana?
(a) His husband.
(b) His wife.
(c) His father.
(d) His son.

5. What notable item does Hendrik keep in his attic?
(a) Cases of bottled water.
(b) An inflatable raft.
(c) A fire extinguisher.
(d) An axe.

6. What is the the giant conical mound made of that Saskia sees when she and the other guests arrive at an industrial park just past the Johnson Space Center?
(a) Magnesium.
(b) Sand.
(c) Sulfur.
(d) Granite.

7. What is the name of the first Chinese fighting group that Laks encounters?
(a) Zed Leppelins.
(b) Iron Tigers.
(c) Northern Cranes.
(d) The Bonking Heads.

8. In what mode of conveyance do T.R. and his guests tour Houston the day after the meet and greet cocktail party?
(a) On Segways.
(b) In SUV's.
(c) In personal drones.
(d) On electric bikes.

9. What political movement does Saskia worry that Michiel is a part of?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Federalist.
(d) Communist.

10. What oxygen deprivation sport does Gopinder play?
(a) Kabaddi.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Baseball
(d) Soccer.

11. What is a dhal?
(a) A fighting stick.
(b) A turban of special fabric for military actions.
(c) A breathing apparatus.
(d) A traditional shield.

12. For what tribe was Rufus' great-great grandad a slave?
(a) Chickasaw Indians.
(b) Mohawk Indians.
(c) Cherokee Indians
(d) Apache Indians.

13. What is the bracelet called that Laks wears on his wrist?
(a) Bhatt.
(b) Kara.
(c) Tavleen.
(d) Vipan.

14. What is T.R.'s wife's name?
(a) Marissa.
(b) Helene.
(c) Jamie.
(d) Veronica.

15. Who does Lan Lu mean in English, according to the book?
(a) White Tiger.
(b) Red Scorpion.
(c) Blue Heron.
(d) Green Mantis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is T.R.'s full real name?

2. In the chapter titled "South Texas," what nickname does T.R. give Rufus?

3. What is an Akhara?

4. According to the book, to which empire did Albania's two islands belong?

5. Where does Saskia's plane land instead of Houston?

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