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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 initials does the "editor" of this book use?

2. Why is Hope unable to do business with the Latinos?

3. Why does Hope not want to talk to Megan during the Ganymede crisis?

4. How does Hope react when he is advised to find a baby sitter?

5. What goes wrong with Hope's plan to stealthily destroy the Saturnine sub?

Short Essay Questions

1. What claims are made in the Preface?

2. What is the purpose of Hope's transition speech?

3. In Chapter 1 , what are some advancements that have been made in Hope's future?

4. What is the Saturnine plan, and how does Tocsin factor into it?

5. In what ways are Hope's future solar system and our own Earth similar?

6. Describe the relations between Jupiter, Saturn, and Ganymede after Hope's failed attempt to destroy the Saturnine ship.

7. What concern takes the place of the threat of war for Hope? How does he deal with it?

8. How does Hope feel about his appointment as Tyrant?

9. Describe Hope's discussion with Stonebridge about the economy.

10. Describe how the Navy affected Hope's rise to power.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some benefits of legalization and strict punishment for remaining crime as a method of crime prevention? What are some of the disadvantages? Overall, do you think that this method worked well for Hope's Jupiter?

Essay Topic 2

How do Faith and Hope feel about the health care system? What do they propose as a way to cut spending? How do you feel about this issue? Do you agree with Hope and Faith?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hope feel about Mondy's suggestion that they force the industry leaders to partner with the government? Why does he feel this way? How does Mondy feel about this?

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