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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. What does Planter believe the virus did for them?

2. What do the Godspoken do when they hear Han-Fei-tsu restored the fleet?

3. How does her father feel when she tells him?

4. Where is the first place the virus is released?

5. What does Qing-Jao tell Congress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What troubles Ender about his children?

2. What do the girls think about this program?

3. What does Valentine think about Olhado and therefore ask of him?

4. What has Han-Fei-tsu discovered?

5. What is the news Jane has that warrants waking up Wang-mu?

6. How do the piggies treat Warmaker after Quim's death?

7. What occurred when the test run was initiated for the faster-than-light speed travel?

8. What is Grego doing?

9. What secrets does this unlock about the descolada?

10. What makes Quim so confident of his safety around the piggies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter entitled "A Parting," Han's wife and Qing-jao's mother passes away. The paper offerings are all justified and accountable except for one. Qing-jao's offering of 'secrets' remains unexplained. Come up with your own explanation as to why she would offer secrets to her mother. Try to also come up with a reason why the paper offerings aren't burned. Explain the relevance in this as the book progresses.

Essay Topic 2

This novel suggests that the most individually fulfilled people are those who both engage in significant work, but also those who choose to nurture relationships with others rather than with their work. Do you agree with this statement? What do you think it the ideal balance, or is society today evenly balanced? Why and how? Is there anyone in your life that falls into either extreme, ie a workaholic or dedicated housewife? Report on what keeps them going on a hard day.

Essay Topic 3

Miro and Valentine have an argument about the destruction of Lusitania. Compare and contrast the two points of view and then align yourself with one argument. What makes this argument most compelling to you? Why do you agree with it? If you agree with neither, briefly describe your argument and explain how it differs from the ones mentioned.

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