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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of "Tent Rentals", the story has shifted locations. Where is the story now taking place?
(a) On Mars.
(b) On Titan.
(c) On Mercury.
(d) On Earth.

2. At its height, what is the population of the city on Mars?
(a) 187,000.
(b) 87,000.
(c) 56,000.
(d) 1,250,000.

3. Before founding Magnum Opus, what was Noel Constant's occupation?
(a) Noel was a stock broker.
(b) Noel was a shoe salesman.
(c) Noel was a cookware salesman.
(d) Noel was an investment broker.

4. What sound do the soldiers march to?
(a) A marching song.
(b) A snare drum.
(c) A brass bugle.
(d) A cymbal.

5. Which flag is flying in front of Unk's barracks?
(a) The Russian flag.
(b) France's flag.
(c) The United States' flag.
(d) Canada's flag.

6. What does Winston reveal to Malachi about Titan?
(a) That Malachi will live there for seven years.
(b) That the atmosphere is breathable.
(c) That there are beautiful women there.
(d) That Titan is inhabited by human explorers.

7. How do the company commanders control their troops?
(a) Through hypnosis.
(b) Through implanted antennas.
(c) Through rigorous training.
(d) Through hand signals.

8. Who was the second visitor to Noel's room at the Wilburhampton?
(a) A company fraud investigator.
(b) A Banking Commission agent.
(c) An insurance investigator.
(d) An Internal Revenue agent.

9. How long has Ransom K. Fern worked for Magnum Opus?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Forty-seven years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Thirty-eight years.

10. Why does Unk pause when ordered to march up to the bound man?
(a) Unk pauses because the bound man is crying.
(b) Unk pauses because the bound man looks mean.
(c) Unk pauses because the bound man looks unhappy.
(d) Unk pauses because the bound man is sleeping.

11. Beatrice complains that she no longer wants to be part of the human race. What does Beatrice want to be instead?
(a) A chimpanzee.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A dog.
(d) A dolphin.

12. After returning from the materialization, Malachi throws a party. How long does the party last?
(a) Twenty-seven days.
(b) Thirty-six hours.
(c) Fifty-six days.
(d) Three weeks.

13. What persistent sound finally rouses Malachi from his drunken stupor at his home after the multi-day party?
(a) The telephone.
(b) The door bell.
(c) A woman's screams.
(d) Radio static.

14. What other facet of Martian life - aside from the sky - seems wrong to Unk?
(a) Unk is always tired.
(b) Unk is always hot.
(c) Unk is always cold.
(d) Unk is always awake.

15. What does Unk find behind Barrack Twelve?
(a) A key.
(b) A medal.
(c) A control box.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Salo been stranded on Titan?

2. Who is Unk's commanding officer?

3. Who is Unk's company commander?

4. Who has invited Malachi to witness the materialization?

5. What company made the furniture in Fern's office?

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