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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. What does the embassy ship claim to have for the humans if they return and talk more with it?

2. What has to be overloaded before the Lenin can destroy the MacArthur?

3. What is the name of Charlie's Master?

4. Where do the midshipmen crash their lifeboats?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do the senior officers want to see the tape of the lifeboats' destruction?

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

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

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

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

8. What does the Admiral do to send the Commissioners off his ship?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Rod's upbringing prepare him for contact with an alien culture and the social and political impacts involved? Cite examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using specific examples from the book, explain the contrast between data and knowledge that is made clear in the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is the importance of the theory of survival of the fittest? How is it proven, or disproved, through the actions of the characters in the book? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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