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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kin become upset when the expedition gets underway?
(a) She hates space travel.
(b) She doesn't get along with Marco and Silver.
(c) She has decided to back out.
(d) She is distressed by Jago's condition.

2. What does Macro initially not like about Silver?
(a) Her ingratiating politeness.
(b) Her frightening appearance.
(c) Her abruptness and rudeness.
(d) He does not like members of her race.

3. Kin wrote a popular book on what subject?
(a) The strata machine.
(b) The time before the Company.
(c) The Wheelers.
(d) The Spindle Kings.

4. Within the company, how is the position of "watcher" regarded?
(a) It is a very high-ranking position.
(b) It is a very low-ranking position.
(c) It is not ideal.
(d) It is a way to get into upper management.

5. Marco shows the native people how to use the dumbwaiter by helping them program it to make what?
(a) Mutton.
(b) Wine.
(c) Roast pork.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What danger confronts the thing that attempts to visit Kin and the others?

2. According to Joel, Company employees who do not receive life-extending treatments would continue to possess what quality?

3. Without day credits, employees of the Company would suffer what effects?

4. What is the function of a strata machine?

5. Why does Jago Jalo select Kin to see the planet he has discovered?

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