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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 is the crowd notified when a materialization has taken place?

2. .Where did Noel get the funds to start his company?

3. What does Winston reveal to Beatrice about her future life?

4. What does Unk mutter out loud as he sees his vision while cleaning his rifle?

5. While cleaning his rifle in the barracks, Unk has a vision of three beautiful girls. What does Unk notice about the golden girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beatrice feel about her husband?

2. When Beatrice and Winston are together in Skip's Museum, why is Beatrice upset with Winston?

3. What functions do the antennas in the soldiers' brains serve?

4. What does the man at the stake tell Unk with his dying breath?

5. What is United Hotcake?

6. What are goofballs and what is their purpose?

7. As "Cheers in the Wirehouse" opens, the reader learns that Malachi Constant is using the name Jonah K. Rowley. Why?

8. When the reader is first introduced to Ransom K. Fern, the reader learns that he will be quitting his job. Why does Ransom K. Fern quit?

9. Why do the children on Mars spend so little time studying?

10. Why is Malachi flying his own helicopter as he approaches the headquarters building?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Unk and Boaz are stranded on Mercury, their experiences are very different. Compare and contrast the personalities, outlooks, living arrangements, and goals of these two men. Based on your understanding, which of these two men was better prepared for their temporary exile to Mercury? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The entire story takes place primarily in four different locations. Compare and contrast each of the four primary locations in the story - Earth, Mars, Mercury, and Titan. Be sure to include how the characters are treated on each of these planets, as well as how they eat, live, and interact with each other. Of the four locations in the story, which location would you most prefer to live in and why?

Essay Topic 3

When we meet Malachi Constant, he is living alone. When Malachi's life ends, he is again alone. How have Malachi's character, goals, and attitudes changed from the beginning of the story to the end?

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