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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. Thad was assigned to which building?

2. Thad works at the University of _____.

3. Thad convinced himself that he could use the money he'd make from the illegal sale to help _____.

4. Where did Thad meet Rebecca on the outing?

5. The doctor compares previously examined moon rock with _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Thad become involved with the other scientists? Where did they routinely meet?

2. What is the opening scene of the book?

3. What did Thad think about while working? What were Thad's thoughts on museum items?

4. What were the conditions under which Thad was permitted to remain in his parents' house?

5. Who was the recipient of Thad's email seeking a buyer?

6. The author uses foreshadowing to predict Thad's downfall. What did the author suggest?

7. What steps did Thad take to change his professional life? What was Thad's main concern?

8. Examine the relationship between Thad and Sandra.

9. Explain Thad's application to NBL, his competition and how he got the job.

10. Describe the lecture with Dr. Draper.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Thad's reinvention of self in Houston. What caused Thad to want to reinvent himself? How did he do it? Did this new side of Thad help or hinder his work at JSC? Explain. What mistakes might Thad have made during this phase of his development? How would you have done it?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thad Roberts. What was his inspiration? Why did he want to become an astronaut? What were the steps Thad took to pursue his dream?

Essay Topic 3

The book was written in the third person point of view. Discuss how the tone of the book may have been different if it had been written in first person. Choose a selection from the book and rewrite it in first person through Thad's point of view.

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