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1. According to the narrator, what did Earth's advance agents find in space that had already been found in abundance on Earth?

The advance agents found that life was a nightmare of meaninglessness without end.

2. As the story begins and the next materialization is about to occur, the police inform the crowd that the materialization has already taken place a few blocks away. Why?

The police tell the crowd that the materialization has already taken place at a different location in order to clear the way for a limousine to enter the estate.

3. How does Malachi gain entrance to the estate in order to witness the materialization?

Malachi gains entrance by using the key that was sent to him with the invitation.

4. When Malachi greets Winston during the materialization, Malachi experiences an unfamiliar feeling and starts to feel panicky. Why?

When Malachi meets Winston, for the first time in his life, Malachi feels inferior to someone else.

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