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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the spaceship land?
(a) The yard.
(b) The driveway.
(c) The rose garden.
(d) The beach.

2. How long did it take for Kreton to reach Earth?
(a) A day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Five years.
(d) Three days.

3. What does Ellen tell the family she and Conrad are doing in Richmond?
(a) Going to the movies.
(b) Going swimming.
(c) Going to a hotel.
(d) Going out to eat.

4. What does Roger say is the only organism on Mars?
(a) Fungus.
(b) Trees.
(c) Amoeba.
(d) Fish.

5. How is Kreton dressed?
(a) In fashion of 1860.
(b) He is not dressed.
(c) In fashion of 1900.
(d) In modern fashion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger believe Kreton belongs to?

2. Why is Roger worried about the evening's broadcast?

3. What does Reba note to Tom that has changed in her appearance?

4. What problem do Reba and Roger have with watching Roger's television appearance?

5. Of what type of metal is Kreton's ship made?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Roger afraid Kreton truly represents? What is Kreton's reply to this?

2. Explain why Kreton knows being found by Delton 4 would be difficult.

3. Why does Kreton have a difficult time explaining how long it took him to reach Earth?

4. Kreton notes that war is the specialty of humans. Is this true?

5. Why does the fight excite Kreton?

6. Describe Kreton's appearance.

7. Why does Ellen claim in Act II she cannot marry Roger?

8. Why is Ellen unable to lift the case with her mind the first time she tries?

9. Was Kreton an evil character? Why or why not?

10. Kreton states he envies humans for being imperfect. Why do you think he says that?

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