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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. Jonathan tells Fletcher not to be harsh towards gulls that only ________ themselves.
(a) Ignore
(b) Pretend to be
(c) Hurt
(d) Want to be

2. Is Jonathan disappointed that he didn't reach his goal?
(a) No
(b) Yes, but he reaches it the second time
(c) Sort of
(d) Yes

3. Sullivan declares Jonathan has less fear of _____ than any gull in 10,000 years.
(a) Learning
(b) Trying
(c) Flying
(d) Moving

4. Where does Jonathan want to go, after his Elder has vanished and he continues his lessons in love?
(a) With the Elders
(b) Nowhere. He's content.
(c) Earth
(d) Heaven

5. What does Jonathan say when Sullivan says he will miss him? "Friendship transcends space and _______."
(a) Time
(b) Distance
(c) Presence
(d) Flight

Short Answer Questions

1. Jonathan processes and learns new information like a feathered __________.

2. How does Jonathan suddenly feel as he is left by himself?

3. Jonathan just wants to share the _______ with a willing gull.

4. Jonathan's voice tells Fletcher he must _____ them in order they may understand.

5. What does Fletcher do when he hears the strange voice in his head?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the one thing Chiang thinks Jonathan needs to work on as he continues to develop his flying and his abilities?

2. What is the best speed Jonathan can reach in this new and delightful setting in the story?

3. What does Jonathan notice about the other gulls, but he falls asleep before he can try out this technique?

4. How many lives do most gulls need in order to come to the basic realization that there is more to life?

5. What does Chiang tell Jonathan to forget about as he attempts to learn how to transport himself?

6. What does Jonathan remember to use his wings for, only on occasion, however?

7. What is Chiang's response to Jonathan's question about whether this place is heaven or not?

8. How does Chiang demonstrate touching heaven, which dazzles Jonathan and makes him want to learn more from this guru?

9. What are people saying about the Elder Gull, Chiang, as he is introduced in the story?

10. When will Jonathan touch heaven, according to Chiang's answers?

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