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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. When a space station is found, what do they see?

2. What does Melanie's diary note about even the transmitter of the telescope that had been damaged?

3. Who does Carson ask to remain in the shuttle when they land on Beta Pacifica III?

4. What timing does Carson believe ir right for the wave and Earth?

5. How many people gather for the memorial held for Jake, George and Maggie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of structures do the landing party on Beta Pacifica III find that make no sense?

2. How does Harvey and his recovery team manage to locate Maggie to bring her back?

3. After donning Flickinger harnesses, magnetic boots, and arming themselves with pulsars, what discoveries are made inside the space station?

4. Who was attacked by the crab like creatures on Beta Pacifica III?

5. Why does Carson ask Jake to remain inside the shuttle while the rest of their group explores Beta Pacifica III?

6. When they arrive at LCO4418 and select a moon to begin working, what occurs and how do they respond?

7. What does Hutch finally do to find the shuttle after wandering around lost for some time?

8. When are they rescued, by whom and what do they learn about the object that caused their crash?

9. What is the Academy's position regarding Richard's death and what course of action do they pursue?

10. What does the Academy endorse, to the surprise of many involved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What action is taken that is supposed to convince the archaeologists that they must leave the planet? Who initiates this action, and what consequence occurs as a result? Who decides to retaliate, and what retaliation is planned? How does this retaliation compare with the initial offense? Did the culprit on either side ever take responsibility for their actions and if so, when and how? Was anyone injured in either case?

Essay Topic 2

Who comes to the rescue of the crew of the Wincklemann first? What part of this is surprising? What relationship develops as they spend time together? How long is the rescue ship able to remain and why are they on a schedule to leave? What changes to their flight plan are requested by Wincklemann crew members, and approved? In what other ways is the rescue ship able to aid Hutch and her team?

Essay Topic 3

What is Project Hope? What is the basic plan and how do those in charge believe it can be carried out? What conflict exists between Project Hope and the archaeologists on the planet? Who are the people in charge on each side, and what decisions are made about the timing for this project? Why is this project so important to those on Earth? How long is it likely to take from beginning to end?

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