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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. What does D-503 say to his readers as he leaves his room for the Integral's test flight?
2. To what pair in nature does I-330 compare herself and D-503?
3. At what time is D-503 supposed to lock the doors of the dining hall?
4. Who treats D-503 like a child?
5. What type of thought does D-503 ascribe to himself?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens as the crowd is trying to escape from the chaos at the ceremony?
2. Who are the naked, hairy people beyond the Wall?
3. Why does work stop one day shortly after the Unanimity celebration?
4. What new operation does D-503 learn about in the newspaper?
5. According to the narrator, what is the only right a citizen has in the One State?
6. What is the consequence for refusing the Operation?
7. What does U- do that causes D-503 to resent her?
8. Who does D-503 see together at the ceremony that causes him to feel jealous?
9. What happens when the Guardians come to D-503's room?
10. What does D-503 think that his readers truly believe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain what I-330 means when she talks about entropy. Where else is entropy hinted at in the story? Is it a recurring theme?
Essay Topic 2
Explain the process of revolution as D-503 sees it vs. I-330's opinions about revolution. How is revolution related to evolution in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Explain, argue, or defend the notion that "We" is a dystopian novel or a work of science fiction. Can it be both? What elements clearly place it in either category (or both)? Is it just a far-fetched story, or is there an underlying lesson?
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