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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. Who/what does Killeen hope to find at True Center?

2. At the end of "Deep Reality," who asks "What's that?"

3. What seems illogical to Toby as he walks the esty streets?

4. Who/what helps the Argo pass through the Cyaneans?

5. What is emitted from the disk?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Quath, how can the Argo survive so close to the black hole?

2. In "The Rule of Number," how does Toby feel about mathematics after solving the math problem?

3. How does Andro treat Toby and his group in "The Far Black?"

4. According to Quath, what is the history of Besik Bay?

5. At the end of "Trans-History," why does Killeen ask Cermo to take Toby outside?

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

7. What is Toby's problem in "Techno-Nomads?"

8. In "Trans-History," what does Killeen tell the judge he wants?

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

10. Describe Toby's memories as he walks the esty streets.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Toby learn about himself in this book? Be sure to discuss how the Shibo Personality, conflict with Killeen, and experience in "Eating the Storm" contribute.

Essay Topic 2

How has the Family Bishop's relationship with the Myriapodia evolved over time? Give specific examples of how the Myriapodia and the Family interact.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses symbolism throughout the book. Give at least three specific examples. Discuss why each example is or is not effective.

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