i did take the first test.  I have a copy of it and my 
answers (i believe were as follows):  
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. E
9. E
10.B
11.A
12.E
13.C
14.D
15.B
16.A
17.B
18.D
19.D
20.B
21.E
22.A
23.D
24.A
25.B
26.B
27.A
28.A


I have taken one other Astronomy class, therefore it is 
not the concept that I find difficult, it is the time to 
prepare for class and tests.

I may be in class tomorrow (4-2), however, is you would 
forward to me the homework question numbers I would be 
much appreciative (from two weeks ago and last week).
> > My name is Christie Kiesel.  It has been a rough semester for me
> > overall.  I had emailed my assignment to you last week.  Did you receive
> > it?  Was the test in fact on the 26th?  Or is it this Monday, 2nd?  My 3
> > year- old- son was hospitalized with bacterial pnemonia and a viral
> > infection that attacked his muscles, gave him a rash and lowered his
> > platelets.  Until Friday, 30th, he was unable to walk or eat.  He is now
> > at home and doing fairly well.  I am a single parent.  What have I
> > missed?  Please advise. 
> 
> Hi, Christie,
>   Don't worry, I understand the problems all this makes for you.  Yes, I
> got your homework and printed it out to put with the others.  The test was
> this last class (26th), but I'll let you make it up.  I hope your son is
> recouperating now.  Did you ever take the take-home test from last time? 
> We can discuss what you need to study for it (and the second test) if you
> haven't done it already.  I'm willing to help you work around the things
> you have to do at home to get these done.
>   Would you ever have any time to come by my office?  If not, we ought to
> talk on the phone, since it is harder to explain some of these astronomy
> concepts by e-mail.
> 
> 					Sincerely,
> 					  Tim Hamilton
>