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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. Giuliani reminds Voelker that Sandoz is not ____________ and that their purpose is simply to gather the necessary information about the mission.

2. Father Emilio Sandoz is released from the Jesuit residence near the _________________ from the Salvador Mundi Hospital.

3. What is the name of the foreign planet to which Sandoz and some others traveled in this story?

4. Who asks Father Sandoz for assistance in learning how to cope with celibacy during their time on the ship?

5. When the new crew came to the planet, they found that ___________ was living in a house of prostitution.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the members of the crew on the Stella Maris that are dedicated to finding the source of the music?

2. How does Sandoz begin to talk Anne into going on the mission to the new planet with him?

3. What does Sandoz tell Anne about the idea of blaming God for things which have gone wrong?

4. What does Sandoz reveal about the sexuality of the Runa, according to his experiences on the planet?

5. What do Marc and Sofia decide to do once they regain consciousness after their accident in the Ultra Light?

6. What did Anne learn from Supaari about the effect of the human presence in the Runa village?

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

8. Who killed D.W. and Anne, according to Supaari when the news is revealed to the group?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The disfigurement of hands in this story seems to be symbolic for the characters who experience these losses.

Part 1: Why do you think the hands are being disfigured so often in this story?

Part 2: Why do you think Felipe and Sandoz end up with hands that are disfigured?

Part 3: What is the symbolism of hands that are not available for use? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of space travel is one that has fascinated and frightened people for years. Some believe it is a waste, while others believe it is essential.

Part 1: Do you think that space travel is important? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that people are interested in finding out more about other planets?

Part 3: Do you think there are ways in which other planets might be able to help Earth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sandoz begins to discover that he has real feelings in relation to God, as opposed to simply having a logical connection to his creator.

Part 1: Why do you think the Sandoz begins to feel more closely connected to God as a result of this trip?

Part 2: Do you think it's okay for priests to simply have a logical, rather than emotional, connection to God? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the deeper connection to God scares Sandoz? Should it?

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