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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. With the presentation of the "demon class" of Motie, the Commission decides that the Moties practice what form of population control?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Cannibalism.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) War.

2. The Mediators are comfortable prisoners at what location?
(a) Balton Manor.
(b) Burrow Manor.
(c) Blaine Manor.
(d) Blair Manor.

3. What kind of boat is waiting to take Kutuzov to his new assignment at the blockade?
(a) Messenger boat.
(b) Sailing boat.
(c) Escort boat.
(d) Landing boat.

4. Who decodes the message Rod is carrying?
(a) Kutuzov's commanding officer.
(b) The head of the Senate.
(c) The head of the Navy.
(d) Kutuzov's personal assistant.

5. The Mediators teach the Blaine children to read what?
(a) Motie language.
(b) Human history books.
(c) Body language.
(d) Facial expressions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kevin will serve as Bury's what?

2. The story of the man trying to get the animal to sing makes Charlie realize just how _______ the humans really are.

3. What alternative does Charlie offer to the Commission?

4. Once the discussion opens on the Motie counteroffer, Renner wants to know what?

5. How do the midshipmen try to call the Lenin from Castle City?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in charge in Castle City?

2. How has the MacArthur changed from New Chicago through its destruction?

3. What is the key point the discussion of the war council revolves around?

4. How has Horace changed because of his contact with the Moties?

5. How do Ben and Rod force Bury into cooperation?

6. What is the first priority of the midshipmen after escaping from the Motie museum?

7. Why are the Moties not concerned about Kevin and his dislike of their counteroffer?

8. How does the Chaplin highlight the complexity of humans?

9. Why is the truth about the Moties frightening for other races in the cosmos?

10. What comfort do the Moties find in the thoughts of the Blockade?

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