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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. Who is first to take the stage in Chapter 8?
(a) Mark Bannon.
(b) Becca Lewis.
(c) Stephanie Jonasson.
(d) Grace Tucker.

2. When did NASA pick its first astronauts for the Orpheus mission, according to Cal in Chapter 2?
(a) 3 years ago.
(b) 2 years ago.
(c) 1 year ago.
(d) 5 years ago.

3. What is the name of Cal's mother?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Emma.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Becca.

4. What is Todd Collins's position at NASA said to be in Chapter 9?
(a) Director of public affairs.
(b) Director of engineering.
(c) Director of satellite analysis.
(d) Director of funding.

5. How does Cal's dad respond to the atmosphere of the welcome party when he walks in, in Chapter 9?
(a) He tears up.
(b) He turns pale.
(c) He scoffs.
(d) He starts laughing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kiara say she is from in Chapter 8?

2. Who does Kat say is battling with Cal's dad over the record player when she joins Cal and Leon in Chapter 9?

3. Who is being interviewed in the segment of Shooting Stars that concludes Chapter 11?

4. What is the season and episode of Shooting Stars that appears in Chapter 2?

5. What does Calvin buy at the store where he meets Deb in the Lower East Side in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cal become upset over a message in Chapter 8?

2. How does Cal describe his family life early in the novel?

3. What is Cal's social media outlet, and what is his standing in the beginning of the novel?

4. Why is Cal at a community garden in Chapter 8?

5. What does Cal learn about Leon in Chapter 9? How does he react?

6. How is the Orpheus project described in Chapter 1?

7. How do Cal and Leon differ in their perspectives of the future?

8. What was the Challenger and why is it referenced in the novel?

9. Where does Cal meet Deb in Chapter 1? Why is this setting noteworthy?

10. What are Cal's first impressions of Leon?

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