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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karellen believe can achieve political harmony?
(a) The forceful use of power.
(b) The tactful use of power.
(c) The elimination of religion.
(d) The elimination of illiteracy.

2. What is Karellen holding when he exits the spaceship , showing himself for the first time?
(a) An alien weapon.
(b) Two humans.
(c) A copy of the Bible.
(d) A copy of the Declaration of Independence.

3. In what year does Chapter 1 take place?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1978.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1999.

4. How does sunlight affect the aliens?
(a) They die if exposed to direct sunlight for too long.
(b) They have to wear protective clothing.
(c) They have to wear a special-formula sunscreen.
(d) They have to wear sunglasses.

5. How does the leader of the invaders make first contact with the people of Earth?
(a) He appears in a holographic image.
(b) He broadcasts over all radio stations worldwide.
(c) He guest hosts on "Saturday Night Live."
(d) He appears on all television broadcasts worldwide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What device does Rikki Stormgren take with him on board the invaders' ship?

2. What is the name of the space shuttle being launched in Chapter 1?

3. What is Pieter Van Ryberg's theory?

4. What do the journalists and spectators present on the day the aliens reveal themselves want to experience?

5. How is the leader of the extremist group described?

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