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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Candotti eventually finds Sandoz standing by the ____________ after he has apparently wandered off.
(a) Highway.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Shore.
(d) Church.

2. Father Emilio Sandoz is released from the Jesuit residence near the _________________ from the Salvador Mundi Hospital.
(a) Library.
(b) Monastery.
(c) Vatican.
(d) Giza Pyramids.

3. What is a nickname that is given to Sofia Mendes for the profession and position she holds?
(a) Bumper.
(b) Maker.
(c) Vulture.
(d) Slave.

4. Giuliani tells Sandoz that he is unimpressed by his ___________, and that others have broken their vows too.
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Faith.
(c) Silence.
(d) Self pity.

5. What does Sofia call Ian in order to secure for the trip to the new planet during the mission?
(a) A spaceship.
(b) An airplace.
(c) An asteroid.
(d) A hovercraft.

6. What is the response of Jimmy Quinn's supervisor when this person hears of the plan to continue working and studying?
(a) They deny it.
(b) They call him a madman.
(c) They will consider it.
(d) They immediately approve it.

7. What does Sandoz continue to do until he gets this action just right, even as his hands freeze and the temperatures drop?
(a) Stands with his hands bare.
(b) Touches the walls.
(c) Throws stones in the water.
(d) Sits in the ocean.

8. Jimmy Quinn proposes to study one or several AI programs and the ______________ that each program is based on.
(a) Planet.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Human worker.
(d) Alien form.

9. How will Jimmy Quinn fund the programs that he is intending to follow and to cover during his time at Arecibo?
(a) A lottery winning.
(b) Selling all he owns.
(c) Grants.
(d) His own money.

10. When Sandoz comes into the medical clinic late one night, injured, who does he say hurt him?
(a) His brother.
(b) Felipe.
(c) George.
(d) A stranger.

11. What is the name of the children that Sandoz appears to take a special interest in after they have met?
(a) Terry.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Felipe.
(d) John.

12. Who asks Father Sandoz for assistance in learning how to cope with celibacy during their time on the ship?
(a) Marc.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) George.
(d) D.W.

13. How long does Giuliani give Sandoz to recover and to treat his body well before he has to share his experiences with others?
(a) One week.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

14. In five months of traveling on the ship, how many years have passed on Earth?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

15. Jimmy Quinn, a worker at the Arecibo dish, is about to be replaced by ____________________.
(a) His brother.
(b) Father Sandoz.
(c) A new man.
(d) Artificial intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sandoz says that God will _______________ one's heart, according to his own personal belief and experience.

2. From what university did Jimmy Quinn receive his Master's degree, according to the story?

3. A debate begins over the __________________ of the transmission that Jimmy has found in space.

4. Who breaks into Jimmy's room in order to find the code that is needed to reproduce the music that he's heard?

5. Sofia plays the _________ as Jimmy begins to sing a love song that is obviously directed to her as well.

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