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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Kashan villagers keep close to the __________ after all they have experienced in the last few days.

2. Who takes the news of being stuck on Rakhat the hardest and tries to engineer a way for them to leave?

3. As a result of the way things have changed, Sandoz decides to make the choice to follow his vows to _____________.

4. Who decides to finally get married when they are on the planet together, much to the delight of the villagers?

5. Which of the crew members faints at the news that the planet is one which can sustain life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The question of whether God is real or not is one which is hotly debated in this book, causing characters to shift their positions in relation to events which take place.

Part 1: Why do you think the question of whether God is real or not comes up so often during this book?

Part 2: Do you think that the reality of God is an important question to answer? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that the reality of God can ever be truly answered? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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