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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 is Geoffrey Fourmyle?

2. What happens to Foyle's face when he gives in to emotion?

3. Why doesn't the craft Foyle use to leave the Sargasso Asteroid work at first?

4. What is the name of the group which populates the Sargasso Asteroid?

5. Where is Gully's cell located in Gouffre Martel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Foyle discover on board the Nomad when he returns to the Sargasso Asteroid?

2. What is the relationship between Jiz and Sam Quatt?

3. What happens to Foyle after he is able to leave the Sargasso Asteroid?

4. What does Jiz ask of Harley Baker, and why is he qualified to do what she asks?

5. How did the Scientific People come to be?

6. What seems to be the initial impetus for someone to jaunte, but is later found to be unnecessary?

7. What happens as Foyle attempts to leave the asteroid with the safe from the Nomad?

8. Why does Foyle go to the Vancouver Presteign shipyards?

9. What is Foyle's response after Jiz removes his bandages on board the Saturn Weekender in Chapter 7, and what does Jiz tell him?

10. Describe Foyle and Jiz's escape from the prison.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most interesting relationships in the book is that between Foyle and Olivia. Robin looks at the two of them and sees two grotesque people. Foyle looks at their relationship and sees hope. Describe how the relationship between Foyle and Olivia changes, for better or worse, from the time of their first meeting at the Presteign mansion until his parting from her. Note in your discussion how Olivia is shown not to be what Foyle thought her to be and how that impacts his relationship with her.

Essay Topic 2

One significant betrayal in the novel is when Robin abandons Foyle and goes to Y'ang-Yeovil. Discuss and explain why Robin does this, revealing Foyle's plans, and hopes to find her freedom. Be mindful in your discussion both Robin's background, how that impacts her decision, and what her motives and feelings might be toward Foyle.

Essay Topic 3

This particular novel was originally titled "Tiger! Tiger!" Discuss the appropriateness of that original title, and why perhaps the title was changed to the more poetic "The Stars My Destination." Discuss which title seems more fitting for the book, based on your overall impressions of the novel, and explain the source of the current title.

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