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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. In "Awakening," how much longer has it taken Kira for her trip than she had planned?

2. How many times do the lasers make a crater in Kira's arm in "Madness," before she throws the S-Pac?

3. How many children are in a holo on the desk in Nielsen's cabin?

4. How many of the survey team survived the spikes from Kira?

5. What satellite is unresponsive and has been destroyed in "Choices"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What demands does Kira have for Major Tschetter in "Shouts & Echoes"?

2. Where does Falconi think the Wallfish can hide in "Kriegsspiel"?

3. In "Shouts & Echoes," what is Kira's examination like with Dr. Carr after she makes some demands?

4. Where are weapons kept on the Wallfish, and what types of weapons do they have?

5. Who are Entropists?

6. What happens when Kira tries to break up a fight between the Numenists and Entropists?

7. How does Kira get to a shuttle and away from the Extenuating Circumstances before the ship self-destructs?

8. What does Kira learn from reading message logs on the Jelly ship?

9. What does Kira see when she gets to an equipment room in "Countdown"?

10. How and where did Kira and Alan meet and court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Admiral Klein accuses Kira and the Wallfish crew of treason. Why does Klein accuse Kira and the Wallfish crew of treason? Are they guilty of treason?

Essay Topic 3

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that can reveal plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

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