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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. In "Lightning Life," with which Aspect does Killeen communicate?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Joe.
(c) Zeno.
(d) Shibo.

2. As Argo approaches the disk, what message does Quath bring from the Myriapodia?
(a) Killeen must speak with the magnetic being.
(b) Those on board Argo must take cover.
(c) Mechs are ready to attack at any moment.
(d) Argo must reverse course.

3. In "Lightning Life," to what does Isaac compare the galactic jet?
(a) Cotton candy.
(b) A whirlpool.
(c) A fountain.
(d) A marshmallow.

4. What seems illogical to Toby as he walks the esty streets?
(a) Why he was put on punishment.
(b) Why people would give coins to a beggar.
(c) Why it is legal for vendors to sell aliens.
(d) Why the city looked different than it had before.

5. According to Besen's teaching Aspect, how big is the approaching disk?
(a) As big as a Chandelier.
(b) As big as the largest mech ship.
(c) As big as a planet.
(d) As big as a solar system.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Argo head for Besik Bay?

2. What is another name for the Eye of the Eater?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what does the ship follow?

4. With what does the judge on the esty charge the Bishops?

5. Where does Andro tell Toby they are at the end of "The Far Black?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a sail-snake look?

2. Why does the Cap'n call for Toby in "Strange Flavors?"

3. How are the humans filtered and cleaned on the "honeycomb home?"

4. In "The Cyaneans," how do the Myriapodia help the people on the Argo?

5. How do Toby and Besen interact in "The Aperture Moment?"

6. How is time affected in the time pit?

7. What happens when Toby approaches the communal fire in "Motes Such as You?"

8. In "Besik Bay," how does the Argo protect itself from the mechs?

9. What does Toby see when he walks the esty streets?

10. How does Toby feel about bringing Quath to the esty judge?

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