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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. As a result of the civil and commercial starflight quarantine, who is facing having to lay off staff in all seventeen of his company's foundry stations?

2. For how long has Dariat been working on his plan to destroy Rubra?

3. How many captains had Dr. Mzu contacted the previous year in regard to a possible charter flight?

4. How many Dorados are there?

5. Who tells Joshua that the Udat was docked at the Nyiru asteroid for four days?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Dariat, what is Rubra's main priority?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 9, why does Nicolai want to meet with Capone?

3. 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?

4. Why does Kiera Salter consider Dariat to be a dangerous liability?

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

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

7. When the Far Realm is readying itself to dock on Mars, what has Fletcher Christian finally been able to accomplish with several days of intense practice?

8. What is Al Capone's only requirement for the non-possessed men who will be crewing Capone's new ships?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Al Capone seems to be a man who was supremely confident in his ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How was Capone helped by his utter confidence? How was Capone hurt by his confidence?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regard to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might Hamilton have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques?

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