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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Conrad note Ellen can do at the same time as making love?
(a) Watch television.
(b) Eavesdrop.
(c) Eat.
(d) Smoke.

2. How many other members of Kreton's race have visited Earth?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

3. In what year was Kreton expecting to land?
(a) 1761.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1661.
(d) 1861.

4. What does Conrad claim to be in addition to a farmer?
(a) A maniac.
(b) A simpleton.
(c) A pacifist.
(d) A mechanic.

5. What does Powers fear would be the result of leaked information about the alien?
(a) A parade.
(b) A mass illusion.
(c) An international pastime.
(d) An international panic.

6. What does Ellen say she would like to do that is important?
(a) Become a nurse.
(b) Save the world.
(c) Raise animals.
(d) Become a dentist.

7. What problem do Reba and Roger have with watching Roger's television appearance?
(a) The television has no picture.
(b) The television is in another room.
(c) The television has no sound.
(d) The television picture is fuzzy.

8. Why does Roger believe he has different rights than others?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is a member of an elite force.
(c) He is a member of the government.
(d) He is a member of free press.

9. What does Powers send his Captain to go do before he speaks to Kreton?
(a) Dissect the alien.
(b) Go for pizza.
(c) Examine the ship.
(d) Eat dinner.

10. What power does Kreton have?
(a) He can fly.
(b) He can read minds.
(c) He can be invisible.
(d) He is very strong.

11. What does Kreton put around the ship?
(a) A moat.
(b) An invisible wall.
(c) An electric fence.
(d) A ring of fire.

12. Why does Kreton claim he needs to lay down?
(a) He is tired.
(b) He is annoyed.
(c) He is perplexed.
(d) He is lazy.

13. What is above the television in the study?
(a) A plant.
(b) A globe.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A spaceship.

14. Of what type of metal is Kreton's ship made?
(a) An unknown metal.
(b) Gold.
(c) Iron.
(d) Silver.

15. What type of trip does Kreton say the trip to Earth was?
(a) An educational trip.
(b) A social trip.
(c) A business trip.
(d) A pleasure trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger believe Kreton belongs to?

2. What does Kreton admit he can do with time?

3. What trait does Kreton say is endearing in Earthlings?

4. What piece of equipment does Powers ask about in terms of the ship?

5. Where does Conrad sign his name as Ulysses Grant?

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