The Sparrow Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mary Doria Russell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Sparrow Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mary Doria Russell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. It wasn't until ___________ is found that all of the backers scramble to avoid any scandal related to the space mission.

2. At the present time, no one remembers how beloved and respected ____________ was in the community and in the world.

3. What does Sofia call Ian in order to secure for the trip to the new planet during the mission?

4. Peggy Soong is frustrated with the ________________ attitude that Jimmy seems to have in relation to his work.

5. Because of the Second Kurdish War, Sofia's ___________ was killed so Sofia had to fend for herself at that time.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sandoz begin to talk Anne into going on the mission to the new planet with him?

2. What causes Anne to mock the priests' belief in God once they have landed on the new planet?

3. How do Sandoz and Anne begin to set up the mission in Puerto Rico once he returns there?

4. Why was Father Sandoz staying at the Jesuit Residence near the Vatican at the start of the book?

5. What happens when Candotti finally finds Sandoz after he's seemingly wandered off?

6. What does Candotti say when Sandoz asks him whether he experiences God in his own life?

7. Who is the first person who touches the soil when they land on the planet of Rakhat?

8. What does Sandoz want to do after he has completed his assignment with Sofia?

9. What will be revealed about the mission even if Sandoz will not share his own personal experiences with others?

10. What is the sort of sickness of which the Runa are familiar, according to this section of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The crew that steps on the new planet seems to be be doing one thing - demanding answers of God so that humans can become closer to God.

Part 1: Why do you think the humans try to find proof for God?

Part 2: Do you think that it's possible for humans to demand answers of God? Is this right?

Part 3: Can humans ever become closer to God because of proof? Or are there other ways to become closer to God?

Essay Topic 2

The experiences that Sandoz had on the planet are difficult to understand as they are difficult for Sandoz to describe.

Part 1: Do you think the stories that Sandoz ends up telling are completely true? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Sandoz's interpretations of events might be skewed? Why or why not?

Part 3: How can the government or the priesthood ever truly understand what happened to Sandoz and the others?

Essay Topic 3

Sandoz performs some magic tricks with the children and that puts them at ease with him and the rest of the group.

Part 1: Why do you think that the magic tricks were so effective in helping the crew connect with the people?

Part 2: Do you think that the group would have been hostile to the crew if they had not broken the ice?

Part 3: Why do you think Sandoz realized that magic tricks might help to make the people grow closer to them?

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