1. Throughout the series there is much discussion of "avatars". What is an "avatar"? a three dimensional holographic projection of some one or something an artificial intelligence in human form an embodiment or temporary manifestation of something a beautiful woman who lures men to their deaths

2. In which galaxy is the planet Tarazed? Triangulum Milky Way Andromeda Large Magellanic Cloud

3. We all know that Andromeda is a Commonwealth warship, but why was she given that name? She was named in honor of the Vedran Empire's rise to power in the Andromeda Galaxy. She was named after the Commonwealth victory at the battle of the Andromeda Nebula. She was named after the home galaxy of Tarn Vedra--the birthplace of the Systems Commonwealth. She was named for a Phoenician princess in Greek mythology.

4. Obviously, Andromeda is the name of a galaxy. What is the Messier classification of the Andromeda Galaxy? M-51 M-33 M-31 M-44

5. Captain Beka Valentine is the first officer on the Andromeda as well as the captain of the Eureka Maru. What other distinguished title does she hold? Matriarch of the Nietzscheans Grand Duchess of the Sabra-Jaguar Pride Senator of Odekirk First Triumvir of the New Commonwealth

6. The signature weapon of the Andromeda series is the forcelance. What special feature does it have? a "stun" setting, so the victim can be disabled instead of killed a DNA detector, so it cannot be used by an enemy a homing device, so it can be traced if stolen a communications device, so the user can call for help if necessary

7. In "Fear and Loathing in the Milky Way" Gerentex states that on some planets' Nightsiders are shot on sight. Why is this? Most Nightsiders are unfair traders, taking advantage of the unsuspecting buyers. They are a very violent people who have been known to stir up revolt on otherwise peaceful planets. They exhale helium gas, which over time destroys the atmosphere of a planet. they reproduce in incredible numbers--their young fill the ocean often resulting in ecological disaster.

8. We all know that Seamus Harper was born on Earth. What city did he grow up in? New York Philadelphia Hartford Boston

9. You may know that Dylan was engaged at the beginning of the series. What important person was a relative of his fiancée? The Empress of Tarn Vedra Sam Profit Lieutenant Refractions of Dawn Admiral Constanza Stark

10. Rev Bem is a follower of a religion known as "The Way". What present-day religion was also once known as "the Way"? Hinduism Christianity Buddhism Islam