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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Renner ask for help in dealing with Rod?

2. What weapon do the men set to self-destruct on the MacArthur?

3. What does the Sailing Master think was launched from Mote Prime towards the jump point?

4. What do the men sent to the MacArthur to set the self-destruct sequence have to take to get off the MacArthur?

5. How does Porter die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Moties learn about the reason the MacArthur was destroyed?

2. What does Rod's new position as a Commissioner give him?

3. Why are the museums set up on Mote Prime?

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

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

6. What element does Sally and Rod's relationship demonstrate?

7. How does curiosity affect the three men who crashed on Mote Prime?

8. Once the Motie ambassadors arrive on New Scotland, how do they view the humans?

9. Why do the senior officers want to see the tape of the lifeboats' destruction?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are a prologue and epilogue? What are their purposes? How do the prologue and epilogue meet fail in their purposes in this book? Cite specific examples in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the Motie's idea of solutions to problems? How is that different from the Mediator's idea? What does this mean for the Motie's interactions with humans? Use at least three examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is anthropomorphism? How does anthropomorphism influence the actions of the characters in this story? Provide at least three examples from the text in support of your answer.

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