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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," how many Marines are in sickbay?

2. In "Integratum," what is the ETA of the Wallfish before they are in range of the Battered Hierophant?

3. In "Arrival," how long does Falconi think it will take to get to the rendezvous place with Tschetter?

4. In "Ferro Comitante," after an exchange of fire with the Battered Hierophant, at what percent of efficiency is the Wallfish engine working?

5. What shape is the cell where Kira is ordered to go in "Orsted Station"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kira give Nielsen and how do they work?

2. What has Kira become in "Recognition"?

3. What does Kira think when she first sees Ctein?

4. What damage is there in the Sol system?

5. in "Necessity," how are nightmare ships destroyed?

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

7. Why does Kira feel responsible for the nightmares?

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

9. How is Trig doing in "Necessity"?

10. How does Kira attempt to help Gregorovich?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world he has created?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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