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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. How does Kreton explain that he lives both on another planet and not on another planet?
(a) He lives in the ocean.
(b) He lives in another dimension.
(c) He lives on the moon.
(d) He lives on Mars.

2. What does Reba note to Tom that has changed in her appearance?
(a) Her hair is longer.
(b) She is tan.
(c) She is heavier.
(d) She is now blond.

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

4. What does Conrad ask Ellen to do after discussing his dreams about them on a farm?
(a) He asks her to move in with him.
(b) He asks her to marry him.
(c) He asks her to leave him.
(d) He asks her to have sex with him.

5. Which uniform does Kreton say he prefers?
(a) The pink ones.
(b) The ones with feathers.
(c) The blue ones.
(d) The ones with buttons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Kreton use to describe hydrogen?

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

3. Why is Conrad forced to spend the night?

4. What type of trip does Kreton say the trip to Earth was?

5. What is Ellen majoring in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Kreton makes a comment about why humans are odd when it comes to sex being taboo. Explain his opinion.

2. What does Powers see as the biggest problem in war?

3. Ellen accuses Kreton of being a vampire of emotions. Do you agree?

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

5. Why does the fight excite Kreton?

6. Is the use of Kreton as a governmental weapon right?

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

8. Does Kreton seem to understand the intricate details of human relationships?

9. What happened when Conrad and Ellen tried to check into a hotel?

10. Do you think Powers should be directing any military action, knowing he has never been in battle? Why or why not?

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