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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-39 and Coda.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emilio say about the first mission to Rakhat?
(a) They did not intend for another group to come back.
(b) That the first mission misunderstood almost everything about the two cultures.
(c) They were squashed of any hope very quickly.
(d) They did not train enough before arriving at Rakhat.

2. What selections does Isaac play?
(a) The Magellan's varied collection.
(b) Hlavin's poesy to the creator.
(c) Vivaldi.
(d) Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.

3. How far forward in time does Chapter 21 jump?
(a) 2078-85.
(b) 2090-95.
(c) 3000.
(d) It does not jump forward.

4. What does Emilio declare to Nico?
(a) That Nico is the bastard rather than Emilio.
(b) That Nico is so unprepared.
(c) That Emilio loves Nico.
(d) That Emilio will never trust Nico.

5. How does John Candotti describe the members of the new crew that will travel to Rakhat?
(a) As possessing strong faith.
(b) As physically powerful.
(c) As fools.
(d) As naive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Emilio give Gina?

2. Where is Supaair in the opening of Chapter 12?

3. What does Supaari notice when a Runa midwife shows him his daughter?

4. What does Nico pledge to Emilio?

5. What is the evening prayer chant which Isaac says every night?

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