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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what field of study does Prince Bjorn have a degree?

2. How does Rufus get his electronics working?

3. What does Fahd bin Talal offer to give to Saskia?

4. How is Saskia's brand new jet fueled?

5. What prevents the helicopter from landing at its initial destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important for India that Laks, a human, stop Pina2bo when it would be easier for a drone to do it?

2. What is the significance of a plane that can fly in the stratosphere and deliver sulfur exactly where the people who control the plane want it to go?

3. In the chapter titled "St. Patrick's," who does it seem is fighting whom and why?

4. What is Saskia's new job that she takes on the condition that T.R. promise to actually listen to her?

5. What does Fahd Bin Talal give to Saskia and why?

6. What is the first deepfake video involving Saskia about?

7. Why are the white people at the T.R. Mick's gas station afraid of Laks?

8. In the chapter titled "Rijsttafel," what is Willem trying to tell T.R.?

9. Why does Rufus go back to speak to his Comanche grandmother Mary before taking up his new role of training Golden Eagles?

10. In light of more falconers coming to Flying S Ranch, what does Rufus take up as his new role at Flying S?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author brings in Native American history and culture throughout the book, particularly Comanche culture and the idea that Comanche culture is not about DNA but about embodying the tenets of the Comanche mentality and way of life. Why does the author bring this up? How is it related to the rest of the story? When answering this question, consider the ideas around performative war, political control, China's and India's agendas in the book, and how they each go about accomplishing their respective agendas.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the important characters in the book are engineers or mechanics or scientists in some way. Why do you think that is? Does the author seem to have a special affinity for engineers and scientists? How does engineering and science play a role in the authors real life? How do you think that shows up in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Prince Bjorn is a young engineer who wants to focus on carbon capture. How is he a contrast to T.R. who is a man in his sixties who thinks carbon capture is a waste of time? What do you think the author is trying to say about youth and ambition vs. age and experience? Is there room for both these ideals in the book and in real life?

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