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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Federated Nations think that the Loonies owe them something?
(a) Because wages on Luna are higher than on Earth.
(b) Because the Authority supports the children of Lunar citizens financially.
(c) Because Loonies are allowed to live tax-free.
(d) Because criminals exiled to Luna are allowed to work and have families.

2. What country is shrill about demanding larger grain deliveries?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) North America.

3. What is the Chairman's main concern?
(a) The abstract idea of sovereignty for Luna.
(b) Militarization of Luna.
(c) Punishment for those involved in the initial battle.
(d) The continuation of grain shipments to Terra.

4. Why does Davis feel that Loonies don't owe the Authority anything?
(a) Because there was no initial agreement and the Authority can't tax Loonies retroactively.
(b) Because it was established at the beginning that the Lunar colonies would never pay taxes.
(c) Because Luna lacks the public resources that societies who pay taxes have access to.
(d) Because there should be no taxation without representation, and the Loonies have no representation on Terra.

5. How do Loonies feel about the FN troops?
(a) They are grateful for their protection.
(b) They want them gone.
(c) They want them there, but not as strict.
(d) They want them around.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was LaJoie's offense when he first arrived on Luna?

2. What are Prof's chances of surviving the trip down to Terra?

3. What sort of organizational structure does Prof propose for the Party?

4. How do editorialists feel about the idea of a free Luna, in chapter 17?

5. What do the FN troops intended to protect Luna actually do?

(see the answer key)

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