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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neuromancer have Riviera's eyes?

2. What is the name of Case's new girlfriend?

3. What is Riviera wearing?

4. Who does Wintermute appear to Armitage as?

5. Who does Molly first encounter in Straylight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wintermute get Case and Maelcum into the Straylight?

2. Why does Ashpool kill his wife? How does her death affect the family?

3. Describe the atmosphere and decor of Straylight.

4. How is Case revived from the dream?

5. How does Molly get her revenge on Riviera?

6. How does the story end? What happens to Case?

7. What happens to Armitage in this chapter?

8. What happens to Molly in this chapter? What will Case do about it?

9. How does Case find strength within himself?

10. How does Case compare Corto to the Tessier-Ashpools?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the role of prophets in human culture. Be sure to touch upon:

1) Examples of where prophesies have come true, and failed to come true.

2) Whether or not you feel that prophets are valid or credible, with examples.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the technological predictions that William Gibson has for the future. Be sure to address:

1) Whether or not the technologies described are realistic.

2) The likely impact of these technologies upon society.

3) Whether or not humanity will ultimately be better off with these new technologies.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the past failures and bad experiences that influence and motivate the characters in Neuromancer. Each section of the essay will focus on a particular character. Be sure to address:

1) Whether the past of each character is a strength or weakness.

2) What the characters might be like if they did not have these pasts to draw upon.

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