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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 Titan.
(b) On Mercury.
(c) On Mars.
(d) On Earth.

2. Who founded Malachi's company?
(a) Rumfoord.
(b) Malachi's grandfather.
(c) Malachi's father.
(d) Malachi.

3. What is Malachi known as?
(a) The fastest man on Earth.
(b) The smartest man on Earth.
(c) The luckiest man on Earth.
(d) The handsomest man on Earth.

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

5. What unique talent does Rumfoord display?
(a) Rumfoord has a photographic memory.
(b) Rumfoord is extraordinarily lucky.
(c) Rumfoord can read minds.
(d) Rumfoord can juggle.

6. Where does Winston tell Malachi that he will live in the future?
(a) On Earth, then Mercury, then Titan, and then Mars.
(b) On Mars, then Mercury, then Earth, and then Titan.
(c) On Mercury, then Earth, then Mars, and then Titan.
(d) On Titan, then Mercury, then Mars, and then Earth.

7. Rumfoord mentions that Malachi's son will find something special. What is it?
(a) A money clip.
(b) A small piece of metal.
(c) A watch.
(d) A silver coin.

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

9. Where was Noel when he got the idea of becoming a speculator?
(a) At the county fair.
(b) On a date.
(c) On the telephone.
(d) At a hotel.

10. Who is Beatrice?
(a) Winston's dog.
(b) Winston's maid.
(c) Winston's childhood friend.
(d) Winston's wife.

11. As Malachi is en route to the helicopter after the materialization, what does he realize?
(a) That he is going to die on Titan.
(b) That someone is looking out for him.
(c) That no good will come from hearing the predictions.
(d) That the mob almost harmed him.

12. There has only been one materialization in which a spectator was invited to witness the event. Since this particular materialization, what has Beatrice done?
(a) Tried to assassinate Malachi.
(b) Purchased a wedding dress.
(c) Destroyed the rocket ship.
(d) Purchased numerous shares of Galactic Spacecraft.

13. What is the name of the only city on Mars?
(a) Titan.
(b) Phoebe.
(c) Menley.
(d) Yorkshire.

14. .Where did Noel get the funds to start his company?
(a) From his savings account.
(b) From his gambling winnings.
(c) From his father's estate.
(d) From his wife's family.

15. What does Winston reveal to Beatrice about her future life?
(a) That Beatrice will be barren.
(b) That Beatrice will live on Saturn.
(c) That Beatrice will marry Malachi.
(d) That Beatrice will become destitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the man who claimed to be at the materialization (but was not actually present), what will happen in the year Ten Million A.D.?

2. As part of the rechristening ceremonies, what will space corporation's rocket ship be renamed?

3. What object does Boaz carry in his right front trouser pocket?

4. Why has Beatrice only seen one materialization?

5. How do the company commanders control their troops?

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