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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. Why does Si stop looking out the windows at the Dakota?

2. Who has to give permission before Danziger can send Si back in time?

3. What proves that Si did indeed travel back in time?

4. How are Si's visitors dressed when they arrive at the Dakota during his training?

5. Why does the agency hire actors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which two people visit Si at the Dakota first and for what purpose?

2. How would you describe Simon Morley?

3. Si's first day at his new job begins with a tour of the agency. What is the most beneficial thing he sees?

4. When Rossoff visits Si at the Dakota, what hypnotic suggestion does he make to Si?

5. What does Si remember after waking up from his session with Dr. Rossoff?

6. What does Katie tell Si about her past that sets up the scene for Si's first assignment?

7. Describe the individual Katie and Si see mailing the letter.

8. When Si returns to the agency in the present time in Chapter 11, why do the scientists quiz him about his trip to the past?

9. What might have intrigued Simon into listening to Ruben Prien's offer?

10. How does Si change his appearance in the present to prepare to fit in in the past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Science fiction sometimes uses factual, real-life events as a basis to make a fictional events seem more real. Describe two real-life events the author used to make Time and Again seem more real. And, if you had written the book, describe a real-life fact you would have added to make the story seem real.

Essay Topic 2

On the night of the fire at Jake's office, Si and Julia lament afterward that they were somehow responsible for the fire. Do you think they were responsible? Use evidence from the book in your answer and include your thoughts on the following two points: 1) Si could have helped Jake try and put out the fire; 2) Si could have broken up the argument between Carmody and Jake before it escalated out of control.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ruben's job at the agency. If you were Si would you have trusted Ruben? Why or why not?

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