Why might the story of King Paramenter and his daughters be framed by the surrogate storyteller’s narration? How does this frame add to understanding of the tale, and why is it significant that the storyteller narrating is said to be a replacement for the original storyteller?

Based on the stories in this collection, what sort of dangers or issues could humans conceivably face if they interact with extraterrestrial life? Provide textual evidence in support of your response. 

Why does Jemisin present “The Evaluators” as a set of documents instead of as a continuous traditional narrative like the other stories in the collection? What does this form add to the story and how does it interact with the story’s meaning?