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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. Sally is convinced the Admiral must take the Motie ambassadors where?

2. What alternative does Charlie offer to the Commission?

3. Who does Renner ask for help in dealing with Rod?

4. How do the midshipmen try to call the Lenin from Castle City?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does curiosity affect the three men who crashed on Mote Prime?

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

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

6. What are the different beliefs about the Moties held by the scientists and the military men?

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

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

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

10. What about the asteroids around Mote Prime shock and amaze the scientists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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