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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 think the humans are like __________ who need to be protected from those who would hunt them.

2. During a visit with Supaari, the Runa begin to understand the humans' need for _________, so they get their own apartments.

3. What is the analogy that Anne uses in order to talk to Sandoz about his new feelings about God?

4. Anne reveals that from Supaari he has learned that the humans have mixed up __________ roles for the people.

5. When Sandoz leaves Edward, he asks about God's refusal of __________ good faith sacrifice in the Bible.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Runa language does not have names for objects, but rather names for the space the object consumes.

Part 1: Why do you think the Runa languages looks at the world in a different way?

Part 2: Do you think the Runa language is more or less complicated than the English language? Why?

Part 3: How might the English language change if it were to focus less on objects? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The experiences that Sandoz had on the planet are difficult to understand as they are difficult for Sandoz to describe.

Part 1: Do you think the stories that Sandoz ends up telling are completely true? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Sandoz's interpretations of events might be skewed? Why or why not?

Part 3: How can the government or the priesthood ever truly understand what happened to Sandoz and the others?

Essay Topic 3

Jimmy Quinn decides to offer himself up for a less glamorous and high paying job at Arecibo in order to work at Arecibo.

Part 1: Why do you think Quinn is so interested in keeping his job at the telescope?

Part 2: Would you have taken on a lower position job even if you had many more qualifications and experience? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does your perception of Quinn change when you see that he is able to take on a lesser job?

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