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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Prologue

1. In the prologue, the reader is introduced to a fugitive who stole embryos from his place of work, a research lab. What possible motives might the fugitive have had and do you agree with those motives?

2. The book focuses on bio research, as is made clear in the prologue. What are some of the potential benefits of bio research?

3. Although bio research can be useful, it can also cause problems. What are some of the potential problems that may be associated with bio research?

4. Describe Jack...
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