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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. Valentine and Ender greet each other. They are concerned how their spouses will react to what?

2. What is the greatest honor for Qing-jao's father?

3. Why is Ender troubled upon reaching the lair of the Hive Queen?

4. What does Peter accomplish back on Earth?

5. What shames Miro when he looks upon his brother, Olhado?

Short Essay Questions

1. Jane realizes that Qing-jao is getting close. How does she believe she can get her to stop?

2. What is to be noted about Valentine and her relationship to her husband, Jakt?

3. What does Jiang-qing believe is particularly responsible for Han's doubt of the gods?

4. What does Qing-jao realize about the common people as a result of Wang-mu?

5. Why does the theory of relativity pose such a problem to Valentine and Jakt?

6. What are Congress' two main reasons for decreeing the destruction of the planet, Lusitania?

7. Why is philotic technology necessary?

8. How does Wang-mu feel about the penances exacted by the gods?

9. What is causing a rift between Ender's stepchildren at the house?

10. What is significant about Miro and Jane's conversation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Orson Scott Card draws parallels between the descolada and Jane. Explain the parallels and try to lend meaning to what the authors purpose might have been for doing so. Can you note any parallels in real life? Compare them to the book.

Essay Topic 2

Critically analyze this book. What parallels were drawn between this future humanity and our present? Do you think that there are certain dark elements of human nature that we will never evolve beyond? Do you consider these things to be positive or negative?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it a threat to Qing-jao that her father tell everyone it was her who found the fleet? Why do you think this is of social significance? How do you think that the Congress would react to such outbursts on Path? Justify your answer using quotes from the book.

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