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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. After Malachi shares his good thing with the crowd, what does Rumfoord tell him?

2. How does Bee react to learning of her exile with Malachi?

3. What is Chrono rubbing as he urges Malachi and Beatrice to get the ship launched?

4. How is the message on the cave wall written?

5. As "A Puzzle Solved" begins, how long have Unk and Boaz been living on Mercury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Boaz and Unk's space ship programmed to do when the ship reaches its destination?

2. What is preventing Unk and Boaz from simply flying their space ship to Earth?

3. There are only two buttons on the Martian space ships. What are they?

4. What true purpose does the Martian commandos' attack serve?

5. Why does Bee agree to be exiled with Malachi?

6. As Unk's ship lands on Earth, what is the one desire that is driving Unk on?

7. How does Tralfamadore communicate with Salo?

8. In terms of his interactions with Winston, what makes Salo unique?

9. What makes Bee different from all of the other souvenir sellers that came from Mars?

10. What does Rumfoord tell Malachi that his exile will mean to Rumfoord's followers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Winston makes many predictions regarding the life of Malachi and Beatrice, some of which come true, but all of which affect the lives of Malachi and Beatrice. How are Malachi and Beatrice's lives affected by Winston's predictions? Support your answers with examples from the text. Then, explore three of Winston's predictions as to the prediction he gives and the actual outcomes. Examine how the actions of Malachi and Beatrice helped bring about Winston's prediction or hindered his predictions. Again, support your answers with specific examples from the text.

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

In her exiled time on Titan, Beatrice spends her life drafting her response to Rumfoord's claim regarding the true purpose of life on Earth.

a. Describe the purpose of life on Earth as proposed by both Winston and Beatrice.

b. What led Beatrice to author her book? Was she seeking revenge, truth, meaning, or something else entirely? Explain your answer.

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