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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. What does Jeffrey Greggson dream about after his family has relocated to its new home?
(a) Girls.
(b) His parents.
(c) The invaders.
(d) Other planets and solar systems.

2. What does Jan Rodricks come to realize after his return to Earth from the aliens' planet?
(a) He had the opportunity to stop the aliens and failed to do so.
(b) He is an alien himself in human form.
(c) He is the last man on Earth.
(d) He is responsible for what the aliens have done.

3. Whom does George Greggson believe saves his eldest son from the tsunami?
(a) A dolphin.
(b) The invaders.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) His mother.

4. What is Jean Morrel shocked to find in her new home?
(a) A bathroom.
(b) A kitchen.
(c) A garage.
(d) A Jacuzzi.

5. What does Jennifer Greggson spend all her time doing?
(a) Talking.
(b) Levitating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Daydreaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of George Greggson's oldest son?

2. What is the name of George Greggson's daughter?

3. What does watching what the invaders do with the children remind George Greggson of?

4. What does Rashaverak suggest that George Greggson and Jean Morrel do as their children begin to change in mental and physical abilities?

5. Why did the invaders build Utopia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jan Rodricks' activities during his stay on Carina. How does he feel about his visit?

2. Describe the response and mindset of the people of New Athens after the children are evacuated.

3. Why is Karellen sad at the end of the novel?

4. Why are George Greggson and Jean Morrel spending more time with their children in Chapter 19?

5. What does Karellen reveal during his weekly press conference in Chapter 14, and how does he justify the Overlords' actions based on their revelation during the conference?

6. What is ironic about Jan Rodricks' return to Earth?

7. Why do the Overlords watch George Greggson's children?

8. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?

9. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?

10. What events are foreshadowed when the Inspector shares his report with Karellen after meeting with the New Athens council?

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