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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 "Necessity," after Itari modifies the Markov Drive, how long before the Wallfish can jump out?

2. In "Arrival," what time does the Wallfish receive a message from Tschetter?

3. What famous Hindu mythological weapon does Vishal think that Soft Blade should be named?

4. In "Unity," what is the name of the UMCS spaceship that comes to Kira?

5. How many blue-rimmed eyes does Ctein have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tschetter ask Kira and Falconi to do in "Arrival," and why?

2. What happens to stop the Maw from disassembling Kira?

3. Why does Itari come when Falconi, Nielsen, and Kira are hurrying toward a rendezvous with the Wallfish?

4. What news does Vishal receive before the Wallfish departs?

5. How does Gregorovich reappear and take charge in "Ferro Comitante"?

6. In "Recognition," how does Kira recall the misplaced flesh of the Maw?

7. How is Trig doing in "Necessity"?

8. What happens when two ships pass each other at the end of the novel?

9. How does Kira attempt to help Gregorovich?

10. How does Kira lose and then regain control of Soft Blade in "Escape!"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kira realizes that she is the mother of the Corrupted. Why does Kira feel guilty when she learns that she is the mother of the Corrupted? Is her guilt healthy or false?

Essay Topic 2

Sparrow was kicked out of the UMC. Why was Sparrow kicked out of the UMC? Is she a coward?

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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