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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. What do the men sent to the MacArthur to set the self-destruct sequence have to take to get off the MacArthur?
(a) A spacewalk.
(b) Space taxi.
(c) Jet packs.
(d) Lifeboat pods.

2. What kind of boat is waiting to take Kutuzov to his new assignment at the blockade?
(a) Sailing boat.
(b) Escort boat.
(c) Landing boat.
(d) Messenger boat.

3. The story of the man trying to get the animal to sing makes Charlie realize just how _______ the humans really are.
(a) Alien.
(b) Weird.
(c) Strange.
(d) Desperate.

4. Fowler agrees to go along with the Motie counteroffer if what?
(a) The Moties tell the truth.
(b) There is reproduction control on Mote Prime.
(c) A few things check out.
(d) The Moties leave New Scotland.

5. What alternative does Charlie offer to the Commission?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Embargoes.
(c) Making the Moties planet-bound.
(d) Blockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ivan panics because he realizes the Commission wants to do what?

2. Who escorts the Moties to their quarters after leaving the Lenin?

3. Where do the midshipmen crash their lifeboats?

4. Who is the prime human liaison for the Motie Ambassadors on the human ship?

5. Where does the Lenin go after the MacArthur is destroyed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Rod at the Court of Inquiry?

3. What does Rod's new position as a Commissioner give him?

4. Once the Motie ambassadors arrive on New Scotland, how do they view the humans?

5. Why are the museums set up on Mote Prime?

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

7. How do Ben and Rod force Bury into cooperation?

8. How has the MacArthur changed from New Chicago through its destruction?

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

10. Why do the midshipmen choose to die instead of be captured by the Moties?

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