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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Unk is on the platform at the estate to the crowd who came to see the Space Wanderer in person, what does Unk notice?
(a) A long ladder leading to a space ship.
(b) The souvenir sellers outside the estate.
(c) Unk's friend, Stony, in the crowd.
(d) The sky on Earth is blue.

2. While Rumfoord and Unk are standing on the platform before the crowd, what information does Rumfoord reveal to Unk?
(a) That Unk's real name is Malachi Constant.
(b) That Unk's friend Stony will arrive shortly.
(c) That Unk has another child.
(d) That Unk is a wealthy man.

3. Why does learning his real name have very little effect on Malachi?
(a) Because Malachi is looking forward to leaving Earth again.
(b) Because Malachi cannot remember his former life.
(c) Because Malachi is amazed to recognize Rumfoord.
(d) Because Malachi is astounded by his upcoming exile.

4. As Malachi's ship approaches Titan, what does Rumfoord tell Salo is on the incoming ship?
(a) Salo's nemesis.
(b) Salo's replacement part.
(c) Evil.
(d) Destruction.

5. When do Boaz and Unk realize they are not on Earth?
(a) When the spacecraft first lands.
(b) When the explosion occurs.
(c) When they see the crystal structures.
(d) When they see the harmoniums.

6. Who is the man on Earth who manages the Martian investments?
(a) Earl Moncrief.
(b) Winston Rumfoord.
(c) Ransom K. Fern.
(d) Malachi Constant.

7. What do Malachi and Beatrice do in the space ship before finally closing the outer door?
(a) Beg for one more chance.
(b) Wave at the crowd below.
(c) Shoot at Winston.
(d) Push the garbage out of the open doorway.

8. As "A Puzzle Solved" begins, what are Unk and Boaz using the space ship for?
(a) Storage.
(b) Exploration.
(c) Protection.
(d) Oxygen.

9. How long has Salo been stranded on Titan?
(a) Nearly half of a century.
(b) Nearly 200 years.
(c) Nearly 200,000 years.
(d) Nearly 500,000 years.

10. How will the new faith's followers be informed that their expected miracle has occurred?
(a) The Reverend will ring a bell.
(b) The Reverend will yell for all to come near.
(c) The Reverend will tell the paper.
(d) The Reverend will shine a light into the sky.

11. When Rumfoord finally speaks to the crowd gathered to see the Space Wanderer, what is Rumfoord's sermon about?
(a) Malachi Constant.
(b) Beatrice Rumfoord.
(c) The Space Traveler.
(d) The Martian invaders.

12. When Unk wakes from his dream in the cave, he is filled with rage. What does Unk do as a result of his rage?
(a) Unk picks a fight with Boaz.
(b) Unk throws himself into a wall.
(c) Unk smashes a window on the ship with his hand.
(d) Unk rips a harmonium in half.

13. How do the Earthlings respond to the Martian bombings?
(a) The Earthlings surrender.
(b) The Earthlings fire thermonuclear devices at the Martian bridgeheads.
(c) The Earthlings are frightened, but prepare to fight.
(d) The Earthlings send soldiers to fight the Martians on the moon.

14. How do harmoniums reproduce?
(a) By laying eggs.
(b) By pollination.
(c) By live birth.
(d) By flaking off pieces that then begin to grow.

15. At the end of the Martian-Earthling war, how many people are left on Mars?
(a) None.
(b) One hundred people.
(c) One thousand people.
(d) Seven people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bee and Chrono's ship crash land?

2. What does Unk discover one day on the floor of the cave?

3. Who is responsible for the technological triumphs during the Martian suicide?

4. After the explosion on Mercury, what do Boaz and Unk decide to do?

5. What has Boaz taken from the space ship to use in his cave home?

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