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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. Candotti answers through _________________ due to all that God has provided to man, he can answer Sandoz's question in the affirmative.

2. Where does Sandoz request to return once his assignment with Sofia Mendes is complete?

3. Through his project, Jimmy believes, he might be able to prove that ____________ intelligence is more reliable.

4. 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?

5. Anne believes that Sofia is a __________ of Spanish ancestry, which might be why Sofia is being so mean to Sandoz.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sandoz discover to be the purpose of the songs which beckoned the crew to come find the planet?

2. How does Sandoz put the children of the people at ease, which makes everyone feel more at ease with each other?

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

4. Why will Jimmy Quinn soon be out of a job, according to the explanation in the book?

5. Why is Anne nervous about George co-piloting the trip back to the Stella Maris for fuel?

6. Why does Jimmy turn to Sandoz in order to get advice on how to remain celibate during their time in the ship?

7. 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?

8. What happens when the Stella Maris launches and Anne begins to float in the cabin?

9. What is the situation of the crew of the Stella Maris, now that the lander has been used?

10. What does Sandoz find out about all of the works that the crew of the Stella Maris sent home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

While Sandoz is outfitted with prosthetics which allow him to function better, these only serve to make him feel worse.

Part 1: Do you think that having prosthetics would be an enjoyable experience? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that Sandoz is still upset even though he can use his hands more?

Part 3: Do you think Sandoz is being ungrateful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sandoz performs some magic tricks with the children and that puts them at ease with him and the rest of the group.

Part 1: Why do you think that the magic tricks were so effective in helping the crew connect with the people?

Part 2: Do you think that the group would have been hostile to the crew if they had not broken the ice?

Part 3: Why do you think Sandoz realized that magic tricks might help to make the people grow closer to them?

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