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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. Rumfoord reveals Bee's original Earthly identity. Who did Bee used to be?

2. What will the leader of the faith reveal when the "Space Wanderer" appears?

3. Why did Salo originally land on Titan?

4. When Unk shares with Boaz that they can finally leave Mercury, Boaz shocks Unk. What does Boaz reveal to Unk?

5. Who is in the nearby church when Unk's space ship lands in "An Age of Miracles"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Unk looks out the space ship's window, he sees a message. What does the message say?

3. What is Boaz's philosophy on life?

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

5. Contrast Boaz's living arrangements with Unk's living arrangements while the two men are stranded on Mercury.

6. Why do the harmoniums continue to leave messages in the cave for Unk and Boaz?

7. What role does Mrs. Lyman Peterson play in the defense of Earth?

8. How does Tralfamadore communicate with Salo?

9. When the space ship finally lands, why does Boaz rush to open the spacecraft's outer door?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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