. This story contrasts life on earth with
life on the space frontier. In what im-
portant ways are those settings dif-
ferent? Do you find Godwin's space
frontier believable? Why or why not?

In the last letter chris sent to westerberg, he wrote, "this is the last time you shall hear from me," and "if the adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again . . " do you think chris was suicidal, had a premonition of what might happen, or simply was acknowledging the inherent risks of living in the wilderness? support your opinion with evidence from the book.

What is the narrator's main conflict in this passage? a. he doesn't like someone mispronouncing his name. b. he has a history of beating up kids he doesn't like. c. he has a violent temper that he cannot control. d. he doesn't like "the kid" he mentions in the paragraph.

Which is expressed with the least redundant language? a) she will love her dog forever and ever. eliminate b) my appointment is at 3: 00 p.m. in the afternoon. c) any topic you choose for research must be manageable. d) there are seven students who have applied for admission to the art class.