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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. For what commercial airline has Cal's father been working as a pilot?
(a) Delta.
(b) Southwest Airlines.
(c) Pan-Am.
(d) American Airlines.

2. What is the name of Cal's mother?
(a) Becca.
(b) Emma.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Rachel.

3. How old is Cal's mom when they move in Chapter 4?
(a) 43.
(b) 36.
(c) 39.
(d) 46.

4. Who lets Leon and Cal try out the space simulator in Chapter 11?
(a) Byron.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Carmela.

5. Where does Cal describe seeing himself shopping on the news in Chapter 8?
(a) Circle K.
(b) Walmart.
(c) The Container Store.
(d) O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first African American female astronaut?

2. Who is being interviewed in the episode of Shooting Stars that appears at the end of Chapter 12?

3. What is Brendan's last name?

4. How long does Cal say it has been since his family moved in the opening of Chapter 13?

5. In what Brooklyn neighborhood does Deb work in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cal describe the way he is perceived by others in the opening of the novel?

2. What is StarWatch, and how would you compare it to contemporary media?

3. Who is Mark Bannon in the novel?

4. How is the Orpheus project described in Chapter 1?

5. How do Cal and Leon differ in their perspectives of the future?

6. How does the theme of selfishness play out through the character of Cal's father?

7. What does Cal learn about Leon in Chapter 9? How does he react?

8. What is Cal's social media outlet, and what is his standing in the beginning of the novel?

9. Why does Cal feel his family is inadequate as a NASA family?

10. What was the Challenger and why is it referenced in the novel?

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