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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. Who is Laks' main doctor?

2. Where is Fahd Bin Talal from?

3. In the chapter titled Eight Months Later, another mustang becomes part of Rufus' herd. What does Rufus name this mustang?

4. What are the falconers and Rufus training the eagles to do?

5. With whom does Willem stay when he arrives in Tuaba?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Pippa and Rufus why would India choose Laks to go on a mission to Flying S?

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

3. What is the second deepfake video involving Saskia about?

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

5. Who takes military control of Papua and why?

6. According to Pippa and Rufus what is performative war?

7. On the way to dropping off Laks at the Columbia River, what is Uncle Dharmender trying to say to Laks?

8. Why does Rufus decide to defend Flying S and Pina2bo from whatever he guesses Laks is going to do to it?

9. Why does Saskia go to Vadan?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is an idea that humans must reduce our energy use to mitigate climate change. Do you think the author thinks that this is a valid solution? Do you think it is a valid solution? Do you think the author believes that humans have the capacity to change our consumption culture before it is too late? The author presents technological advances as a working solution. Do you think that technology will save us or condemn us? Does this book change your mind about technology saving us from climate change? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The "Greens" are often mentioned throughout the book as a political and philosophical party. What do the Greens believe is the right way to solve climate change? Are they for or against geoengineering? Why or why not?

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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