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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 Malachi is en route to the helicopter after the materialization, what does he realize?

2. What other facet of Martian life - aside from the sky - seems wrong to Unk?

3. What is the interval between materializations?

4. Who founded Malachi's company?

5. What is Unk told repeatedly before leaving to participate in the square formation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Malachi gain entrance to the estate in order to witness the materialization?

2. The soldiers on Mars precisely execute their movements, such as halt or parade rest. What is unusual about their precision?

3. 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?

4. What did the invitation to witness the materialization say regarding the relationship between Malachi and Winston? Why is this odd for Malachi?

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

6. How does Unk's son get his name?

7. What does Unk find particularly disturbing about Boaz and why?

8. Why does Malachi send offensive letters to Beatrice?

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

10. According to the hospital, what is the very worst thing that Unk can do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Malachi's lifestyle and personality characteristics at the following points in the story:

a. At the beginning of the story when Malachi is first invited to meet Winston.

b. After Malachi learns he is broke.

c. When Malachi is known as Unk.

d. When Malachi is exiled to Titan.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Noel and Malachi Constant. Please be sure to also explore the role of Ransom K. Fern in each of these men's lives.

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