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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is hired by the Jesuit society in order to get the mission off the ground and into the universe to find the planet?
(a) Sofia.
(b) D.W.
(c) Sandoz.
(d) George.

2. Giuliani tells Sandoz that he is unimpressed by his ___________, and that others have broken their vows too.
(a) Silence.
(b) Stubborness.
(c) Self pity.
(d) Faith.

3. Because of the Second Kurdish War, Sofia's ___________ was killed so Sofia had to fend for herself at that time.
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

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

5. Where does Sandoz request to return once his assignment with Sofia Mendes is complete?
(a) Chicago.
(b) La Perla.
(c) Naples.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the discovery of the transmission, who falls asleep dreaming about being alone in the dark, in a small place that had a door that opened to reveal light?

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

3. Anne and George decide to explore ____________ at zero gravity as a part of their new life in space.

4. Who discovers that she is attracted to the young priest as she is helping him recover from his wounds?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does D.W.'s heart drop when he hears the sound of the lander coming back into the village?

2. Why do the children of the Runa people know so many languages, as the crew finds out?

3. Why does Giuliani believe that Sandoz is guilty for the actions that took place on Rakhat?

4. What is the proposal that Jimmy Quinn offers in order to allow him to stay at Arecibo to work?

5. What are the roles that D.W. wants Marc and Jimmy to take on after he dies, as he shares with Anne during a talk?

6. What is the only way that Supaari would be able to raise children without doing so illegally?

7. How is the planet that Jimmy finds described in the book when it is finally in view?

8. What is Marc able to witness when he is disguised as a Jana'ata and heads out with Supaari?

9. What is the father of a child not allowed to be in the Runa culture?

10. What does Sandoz discover may be the root of Sofia's hostility toward him during their meetings?

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