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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Rikki Stormgren doesn't show up for work?
(a) Pieter Van Ryberg is given a private meeting with the head of the invaders.
(b) The invaders say they have taken Rikki Stormgren into custody.
(c) Pieter Van Ryberg learns that Rikki Stormgren has defected to Russia.
(d) Pieter Pieter Van Ryberg becomes acting Secretary-General of the U.N.

2. How does Karellen explain the invaders' motives for occupying Earth?
(a) To remove humans from Earth, because Earth will ultimately be destroyed.
(b) To repopulate Earth with the invaders after humans are gone.
(c) To study humans and teach them the ways of the invaders.
(d) To protect Earth, because it will serve a higher purpose.

3. What message does Karellen give Pieter Van Ryberg after Van Ryberg shares information about Rikki Stormgren's abduction?
(a) "Use your best judgment."
(b) "I will locate Stormgren."
(c) "I will now communicate only with you."
(d) "We will make our appearance very soon."

4. What does Karellen predict about Earth during his press conference in Chapter 14?
(a) The perfect world he helped create will soon be obsolete.
(b) Humans will leave Earth permanantly.
(c) Humans will colonize other planets.
(d) Humans will ultimately destroy themselves.

5. Who offers the primary point of view in Chapter 14?
(a) Professor Sullivan.
(b) Rupert Boyce.
(c) Karellen.
(d) Jan Rodricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does sunlight affect the aliens?

2. What does the device Karellen employs in the pressroom do?

3. Why do some humans still work?

4. After the aliens have established their rule on Earth, what evidence is seen of their influence?

5. Why is the leader of the extremist group resentful?

(see the answer key)

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