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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kreton put around the ship?
(a) A moat.
(b) An invisible wall.
(c) A ring of fire.
(d) An electric fence.

2. What does Reba note Ellen must do before marrying Conrad?
(a) Move out of the house.
(b) Finish college.
(c) Own a home.
(d) See the spacecraft.

3. To where does Tom lead Reba and Roger to show them the spacecraft?
(a) To the terrace.
(b) To the military base.
(c) To the television.
(d) To a picture in a book.

4. What does Powers fear would be the result of leaked information about the alien?
(a) A mass illusion.
(b) An international pastime.
(c) A parade.
(d) An international panic.

5. Why does Kreton claim he needs to lay down?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He is lazy.
(c) He is tired.
(d) He is perplexed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen say she would like to do that is important?

2. What adjective does Kreton use to describe hydrogen?

3. What does Ellen notice Roger has in the television appearance?

4. How many other members of Kreton's race have visited Earth?

5. Which uniform does Kreton say he prefers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Kreton seem to understand the intricate details of human relationships?

2. What are the limitations placed on the Speldings as a result of Kreton's presence?

3. What happened when Conrad and Ellen tried to check into a hotel?

4. Why does the fight excite Kreton?

5. Why is Ellen unable to lift the case with her mind the first time she tries?

6. Was Kreton an evil character? Why or why not?

7. How does raising the rifles in the world help to start a war?

8. What does Kreton do at the end of the Act that show his intentions?

9. What plans do Ellen and Conrad have, and what are they planning to tell the others at dinner?

10. Throughout the novel, Reba has been concerned about things other than an alien presence. What issues have been of concern for her?

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