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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. What is not unique about Bisesa's phone?

2. Where does the group decide to go to?

3. What kind of language do the people speak?

4. Who wants to see the group?

5. What is the greatest animal brought forward for the amusement of the Golden family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does being out of contact spook Bisesa?

2. How does Abdikadir explain Bisesa's knowledge of Lahore?

3. What is Sable's reaction to the new planet name?

4. How does Sable have a good idea of who they are coming up against when they land?

5. What is strange about the sphere to Seeker?

6. What is the Mongol way of conquest?

7. Where does Bisesa live as a child and what happens to that place?

8. What is Alexander so interested in discussing?

9. How is Captain Grove as isolated as Bisesa?

10. What is the objective of the Oikumens and how are they going about accomplishing that objective?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what kinds of advancements Abdikadir and Casey would have to provide to the Macedonians and British in order for them to advance society far enough where it would be conceivable for them to be somewhat modern. Is it likely to be achievable for them?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of Time's Eye. Is there a moral of the story or an underlying current of value to the story? Is it strictly a work of fiction and no more? What evidence from the book leads you to these conclusions?

Essay Topic 3

Although Kolya is originally spurred on to defeat Genghis Khan when he witnesses the destruction of Bishkek, he thinks of his wife before he pulls the trigger. Explain the author's intent by making his wife the last image that goes through Kolya's mind before he kills himself, taking Genghis with him.

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