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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. How many men are sent to the MacArthur to set the self-destruct sequence in motion?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. The Moties, in Chapter 34, are revealed to be close to war, which will likely lead to what?
(a) A complete collapse of their society.
(b) A great loss of life.
(c) An extinction of their civilization.
(d) The destruction of a generation.

3. The midshipmen head to what location, beneath the museum, to defend against the troops?
(a) The basement.
(b) The subway.
(c) The service tunnels.
(d) The cellar.

4. The Commission decides that before anything, the Moties must be given an opportunity to do what?
(a) Destroy their space abilities.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Retreat to their home world.
(d) Provide the truth.

5. The Mediators teach the Blaine children to read what?
(a) Motie language.
(b) Facial expressions.
(c) Body language.
(d) Human history books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of boat is waiting to take Kutuzov to his new assignment at the blockade?

2. What does the Sailing Master think was launched from Mote Prime towards the jump point?

3. What happens at the beginning of the war council?

4. When Rod arrives on New Scotland, he is immediately taken where?

5. Sally and Rod are given what title by the Imperial government?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the key point the discussion of the war council revolves around?

2. What is the story Charlie tells about the condemned man?

3. What element does Sally and Rod's relationship demonstrate?

4. How has Horace changed because of his contact with the Moties?

5. How is Ivan changing every time the Moties discuss something?

6. What makes Horace throw a fit while he is moving between the MacArthur and the Lenin?

7. What comfort do the Moties find in the thoughts of the Blockade?

8. How does the Chaplin highlight the complexity of humans?

9. What is inside the museum where the three men who crashed on Mote Prime gather?

10. Why are the Moties not concerned about Kevin and his dislike of their counteroffer?

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