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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. The Moties are directed, by their Master, to find out about what human ability?
(a) Logic.
(b) Procreation.
(c) Development.
(d) Common sense.

2. Faster-than-light travel means the time needed to travel between different solar systems from what locations is null.
(a) Jump points.
(b) Warp points.
(c) Light points.
(d) Reference points.

3. What rank does the commander of the Lenin hold?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Commander.

4. What word do the humans use to describe the atmosphere on the Motie planet?
(a) Dense.
(b) Complex.
(c) Arid.
(d) Confusing.

5. Who is the person who finally approves of the tunnel from the Motie ship to the cutter?
(a) Rod.
(b) The Admiral.
(c) The Chancellor.
(d) The Viceroy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many vessels are going on the mission to The Mote?

2. Potter goes with Renner and who else to visit The Church of Him?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 9, what aspect of human society is further explained to the reader?

4. Kutuzov's job is to do what to the MacArthur if it comes under enemy control?

5. Who invites the Moties onto the cutter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Moties show the humans while they are on Mote Prime?

2. How does Sally raise the tension level surrounding what to do with the alien pod?

3. What, finally, impresses everyone that the escaped Moties on the MacArthur pose a problem?

4. The MacArthur's departure and approach to the new jump point highlight what conflict?

5. How are the human scientists not being objective observers regarding the Moties?

6. Why did the Motie Engineer bring the smaller Moties on the human ship?

7. What is one ability of humans that confuses the Moties?

8. How does the third person narrator help the story in Chapter 14?

9. How does Rod suppress his feelings of fear in approaching the alien vessel?

10. What words describe Rod Blaine in his first appearance in the book?

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