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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Engines of God: Chapters 29 and 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David Emory send in a note addressed to Richard?
(a) An artifact from Nok.
(b) The discovery of the city of Orikon on Nok.
(c) Questions about the civilization at Quraqua.
(d) More information regarding the discontinuity.

2. What do they discover is the real problem beyond being unable to fire the Hazeltine engines?
(a) They are sitting ducks.
(b) They will require parts.
(c) It is getting cold.
(d) They have a minimal amount of food.

3. What similarity does Hutch grasp about the discontinuities?
(a) They seem to happen in multiples of eight.
(b) They seem to be irregular and unpredictable.
(c) They all make room for new life.
(d) They all happen to viable civilizations.

4. What has happened to the crew members?
(a) They escaped in the last shuttle.
(b) They are still belted in their seats.
(c) They were overcome by an invader.
(d) They were afflicted by a disease.

5. What does Hutch realize about each event of discontinuity?
(a) The are linked to stars.
(b) They are entirely random.
(c) They are foretold in legend.
(d) They are separated by a thousand years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people gather for the memorial held for Jake, George and Maggie?

2. Who else requires treatment by the ship's physician?

3. What does Truscott want to find before any further exploration is done?

4. How long does it take to recharge before a second jump can be made?

5. What observation does Maggie make?

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