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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. How does Hutch respond?
(a) She asks who the passenger is?
(b) She deletes it and announces they will be leaving in eleven minutes.
(c) She responds with a query as to why.
(d) She aborts the mission.

2. Why does Carson want to know the last time the four moons were in alignment?
(a) To determine the effect on the brachyids.
(b) To understand the eclipse factors.
(c) To predict the next alignment.
(d) To date the photo they found on the space station.

3. How many moons are in orbit around Beta Pac III?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. What treatment must a physician administer to enable this guide to return?
(a) Tranquilizers.
(b) Sauve.
(c) Blood pressure medication.
(d) First aid.

5. What system does Hutch calculate in on the path of the wave?
(a) LCO4418.
(b) OCL1418.
(c) LOC8814.
(d) COL 1148.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they find that is priceless?

2. What does Frank suggest they try to do?

3. How long will the flight take?

4. In all, how many of the shuttle team are killed on the planet?

5. What has happened to the crew members?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the boarding crew notice on approach to the orbiting space station?

2. Why does Carson ask Jake to remain inside the shuttle while the rest of their group explores Beta Pacifica III?

3. What does Hutch believe they have to do in order to discover the truth behind what is going on?

4. How do the members of Wincklemann's crew amuse themselves on the long ride to Beta Pacifica?

5. What is Captain Morris's biggest concern as he watches Maggie's body being recovered from a close circuit camera with Melanie?

6. What is the outcome of their collision?

7. When they arrive at LCO4418 and select a moon to begin working, what occurs and how do they respond?

8. How does Harvey and his recovery team manage to locate Maggie to bring her back?

9. When are they rescued, by whom and what do they learn about the object that caused their crash?

10. What does Hutch realize that makes the sacrifice of a crew member unnecessary?

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