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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. How many Dorados are there?

2. According to the report Ralph gives to the Princess, how many people were lifted out from Mortonridge during the primary evacuation operation?

3. As the Kavanaugh girls are waiting to land on Mars, what does Genevieve mention for the first time since they left Norfolk?

4. When the navy squadron's commanding admiral raises the fleet's condition level to amber, which ship has dropped out of the communications net?

5. According to Mickey's report, how many asteroids did the Organization break with their first action?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the report from Darcy and Lori received by Gilmore indicate that Gilmore is currently researching?

2. According to the person waiting for Syrinx as she approaches the bungalow in the glade on Eden, why is Syrinx at the bungalow?

3. According to what Syrinx remembers Aulie telling her, what does separation generate?

4. According to the person waiting for Syrinx at the bungalow in Eden, what is the purpose of life?

5. As Chapter 11 opens, what is Aulie doing that Syrinx thinks is incredibly boring?

6. According to Kiera, what is an indication of Dariat's true instability?

7. When Genevieve sees the planet that contains the Lowell Sea, how does she describe the planet's difference from Norfolk?

8. Why does Endron suggest that Louise, Genevieve, and Fletcher register at the new destination as refugees?

9. According to the Admiral in charge of the Confederation Navy Intelligence Service, who has been taking the worst casualty losses when the possessed attempt to take them over?

10. According to Jezzibella, what is the difference between a rifle and a machine gun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many characters introduced in the story who do not survive until the end of the story. Identify at least three people killed as the novel progresses. Compare and contrast each of these deaths, being sure to indicate which character died, how the character died, who was responsible for the character's death, and what impact on the overall plot the character's death had. What could have or should have been learned from each of these deaths by the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes is this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive?

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Kelly Tirrel is greatly affected by her meeting with Shaun Wallace. Discuss how Kelly's interactions with Shaun affect Kelly's worldview. How do Kelly's experiences affect her mental state, her ability to trust, and her willingness to help Joshua?

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