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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. Who does Jimmy Quinn call after he listens to space and hears a beautiful piece of extraterrestrial music?

2. Jimmy Quinn proposes to study one or several AI programs and the ______________ that each program is based on.

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. As Sandoz walks past Candotti and Edward, he mutters the words, "Not ___________, Lazarus."

5. What does Sofia call Ian in order to secure for the trip to the new planet during the mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't the crew members respond with fear to the stranger that approaches the camp during a cookout?

2. Why does Anne become close to Supaari as described in this section of the book?

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

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

5. What from the human culture fascinates Supaari considerably when he is exposed to them?

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

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

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

9. What does Giuliani remind Voelker is the purpose of the inquisition into Sandoz?

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

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

Once the discovery has been made, it seems that the entire world wants to compete in order to learn the most in the least amount of time.

Part 1: Why do you think the kids stole a copy of Jimmy's code needed to reproduce the music?

Part 2: Why do you think the entire world suddenly wanted to know more about the singing?

Part 3: Do you think the rest of the world cared about the discovery or did they just want to compete with other countries in order to 'win'? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sofia is a Jew of Spanish ancestry, which causes her to be persecuted and thus a little defensive.

Part 1: How do you think Sofia has been mistreated because of her background?

Part 2: Do you treat people differently because of their heritage? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that Sofia is treated differently? What is it about her background that is so reprehensible?

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