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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. To the traveling rover group's surprise, the newly found settlement has _____.
(a) Running water.
(b) Solar heaters.
(c) Glowing lights.
(d) Happy people.

2. Where does the surviving group of colonists take shelter days after Ann's suicide attempt?
(a) In a monastery.
(b) In a tomb.
(c) In a cavern.
(d) In a church.

3. Who is Ann's son?
(a) Peter.
(b) Sax.
(c) Frank.
(d) John.

4. Where does Frank travel to find that Arkady is leading part of the revolution at Carr Crater?
(a) Acheron.
(b) Death Star.
(c) Bradbury.
(d) Nicosa.

5. What is the transnational corporation that has received a prospecting contract?
(a) Acheron.
(b) Armscor.
(c) Fugati.
(d) Unoma.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what kind of environment is money necessary according to Arkady?

2. Who does John consider a brother but argues with him over politics?

3. If aging treatments are given to the rich, who will revolt?

4. Who is overwhelmed with grief upon hearing of the death of John Boone?

5. In what kind of world does Arkady insist that money is not the primary goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the shifting political agendas on Earth reflected in the mining efforts on Mars and how does this affect John?

2. What is the significance of the stone eye teeth?

3. Why do Frank and Maya argue and separate after he has a dream?

4. How does Simon reveal himself to be a strong force when he gets angry with Ann?

5. How does Frank negotiate for the treaty on Mars, and how do Maya and others respond to his efforts?

6. How does Phyllis's desire for money become apparent through her efforts on Mars?

7. How does Peter Clayborne escape death?

8. When riots begin in Mars, what does Frank discover as the city is in revolution?

9. How is Ann reunited with her son?

10. How does Nadia emerge as a heroine during the revolution through her work?

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