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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. How do the warrior react to Musa's request of help?

2. What do the Oikumens hope to do?

3. What does Abdikadir get called by the British troops?

4. What is not unique about Bisesa's phone?

5. What do the Mongols do in their saddles?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sable have a good idea of who they are coming up against when they land?

2. What is the turning point in the way the Mongols treat Sable?

3. How has Kolya formed an attachment to the International Space Station?

4. Why does Moallim attack the chopper?

5. Where does Bisesa live as a child and what happens to that place?

6. Why does Bisesa avoid telling the people of Jamrud their future?

7. What is Alexander so interested in discussing?

8. Why does being out of contact spook Bisesa?

9. Why is the ride in the Bird uncomfortable?

10. How is Captain Grove as isolated as Bisesa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Speculate on Seeker and Grasper's viewpoint of the storyline. Does it add to the story in any major way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what kinds of advancements Abdikadir and Casey would have to provide to the Macedonians and British in order for them to advance society far enough where it would be conceivable for them to be somewhat modern. Is it likely to be achievable for them?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of Time's Eye. Is there a moral of the story or an underlying current of value to the story? Is it strictly a work of fiction and no more? What evidence from the book leads you to these conclusions?

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