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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jimmy presents a proposal that will allow him to keep working at Arecibo and also begin to work on receiving his ___________.
(a) Master's.
(b) Own office.
(c) New level of commanding.
(d) PhD.

2. Who asks Father Sandoz for assistance in learning how to cope with celibacy during their time on the ship?
(a) D.W.
(b) George.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Marc.

3. From what country is Father Candotti, the one who eventually reaches out to Sandoz and talks with him about his experiences?
(a) Austria.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Australia.

4. Jimmy Quinn, a worker at the Arecibo dish, is about to be replaced by ____________________.
(a) Father Sandoz.
(b) A new man.
(c) His brother.
(d) Artificial intelligence.

5. Jimmy Quinn proposes to study one or several AI programs and the ______________ that each program is based on.
(a) Planet.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Human worker.
(d) Alien form.

6. What happens in order for Sofia Mendes to suddenly be a free agent for the first time in a long time in her life?
(a) Her contract is bought.
(b) She escapes.
(c) Her broker dies.
(d) She becomes a part of the staff.

7. What is a nickname that is given to Sofia Mendes for the profession and position she holds?
(a) Slave.
(b) Bumper.
(c) Maker.
(d) Vulture.

8. Where do Candotti, Edwards, and his assistant, Voelker, decide they should send Sandoz to recover?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) The Alps.
(c) Munich.
(d) Naples.

9. As a result of the tension on the planet, Wu and Isley send ____________ home on the Stella Maris, but then are never heard from again.
(a) Samples.
(b) Edwards.
(c) Sandoz.
(d) Mendes.

10. As a result of his finding, Jimmy receives a promotion and gains a staff of _______________ to help research anything they can find about the transmission.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

11. Anne opens up a medical clinic in Puerto Rico and ___________ tutors kids in math and technology.
(a) Sofia.
(b) George.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Sandoz.

12. Who spies the interactions between Sandoz, Edward, and Candotti from the balcony at the Naples estate?
(a) No one.
(b) Voelker.
(c) Giuliani.
(d) Johannes.

13. Jimmy is happy, however, that he had _________ months of experience working at Arecibo before he gets fired.
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

14. At which university did Sofia and Father Sandoz meet and subsequently study together in the book?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Miami.
(c) Harvard.
(d) John Carroll.

15. Once back where he wants to be, Sandoz begins to shape up the ____________ by recruiting children and taking a special interest in one.
(a) Hospital.
(b) Telescope.
(c) Mission.
(d) House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sandoz will never completely recover so he is fitted with _____________ technology in order to help him function.

2. Candotti eventually finds Sandoz standing by the ____________ after he has apparently wandered off.

3. It wasn't until ___________ is found that all of the backers scramble to avoid any scandal related to the space mission.

4. At the present time, no one remembers how beloved and respected ____________ was in the community and in the world.

5. A few determined _____________ try to get into Sandoz's room, which continues to upset him further.

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