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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Supaari gives the humans permission to start a ___________, though this seems to have negative consequences.

2. Through his entire priesthood, Sandoz was always knowledgeable about God, but the significance was never ____________.

3. Which of the crew members suddenly dies of undiagnosed conditions, which causes another crew member to be pushed over the edge?

4. The Kashan villagers think the humans are like __________ who need to be protected from those who would hunt them.

5. Supaari thinks about how his position as a ______________ causes him to be excluded from certain rights in society.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Sandoz is such a good person, what happens to him on the planet seems cruel and unjust.

Part 1: Why do you think that Sandoz is the character to experience the most pain and the most evil, it seems?

Part 2: Do you think that Sandoz is closer to God as a result or not as close to God? Why?

Part 3: Do you think that Sandoz's experience shows that there isn't a God to protect those he loves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Sandoz seems to be a man who is truly of God, always looking for ways to help others and to help them feel better about themselves.

Part 1: Why do you think that Sandoz is always trying to help others?

Part 2: Do you think that Sandoz ever wants anything in return for the good deeds he does? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that you could ever be as good of a person as Sandoz seems to be? Why or why no?

Essay Topic 3

Jimmy Quinn decides to offer himself up for a less glamorous and high paying job at Arecibo in order to work at Arecibo.

Part 1: Why do you think Quinn is so interested in keeping his job at the telescope?

Part 2: Would you have taken on a lower position job even if you had many more qualifications and experience? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does your perception of Quinn change when you see that he is able to take on a lesser job?

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