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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. Where is the next assignment of Sofia's after she is done with Sandoz? The U.S. _________ War College.

2. ____________ goes to dinner at the Edwards' residence and she charms all of the men who are in attendance.

3. Who breaks into Jimmy's room in order to find the code that is needed to reproduce the music that he's heard?

4. At which university did Sofia and Father Sandoz meet and subsequently study together in the book?

5. What is a nickname that is given to Sofia Mendes for the profession and position she holds?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Candotti open up a door for Sandoz to begin to talk with him about his experiences?

2. What causes Anne to mock the priests' belief in God once they have landed on the new planet?

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

4. Why was Father Sandoz staying at the Jesuit Residence near the Vatican at the start of the book?

5. What happens after the worldwide broadcast of the finding that Jimmy made one evening?

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

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

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

9. At the last meeting between Sandoz and Sofia, what does he learn about her?

10. What can Sandoz now do that he has new braces on his hands, according to the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Sandoz is such a good person, what happens to him on the planet seems cruel and unjust.

Part 1: Why do you think that Sandoz is the character to experience the most pain and the most evil, it seems?

Part 2: Do you think that Sandoz is closer to God as a result or not as close to God? Why?

Part 3: Do you think that Sandoz's experience shows that there isn't a God to protect those he loves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The music that Jimmy Quinn hears from a distant planet causes the entire story to shift into 'mission mode.'

Part 1: Why do you think that the music is important for someone to explore?

Part 2: Do you think that a government should send a group into space just because of some music? Why or why not?

Part 3: How did you react to the discovery of the music when you read it in the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The crew that steps on the new planet seems to be be doing one thing - demanding answers of God so that humans can become closer to God.

Part 1: Why do you think the humans try to find proof for God?

Part 2: Do you think that it's possible for humans to demand answers of God? Is this right?

Part 3: Can humans ever become closer to God because of proof? Or are there other ways to become closer to God?

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