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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 is the name of the colonel from Technical Intelligence?
2. Who is the American scientist introduced in Chapter 1?
3. In what year does Chapter 2 begin?
4. How many hours a week do people typically work?
5. What does Jan Rodricks see on the way to the ocean lab?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are professional sports almost obsolete in 2050?
2. Why does Karellen want two children to come inside the ship with him?
3. How are George Greggson and Jean Morrel introduced in Chapter 7?
4. What do Jan Rodricks and Rupert Boyce discuss while examining a stuffed elephant at Boyce's home, and why is Rodricks hesitant about telling Boyce the location of the Overlords' planet?
5. What group kidnaps Rikki Stormgren, and for what reason?
6. Who is Karellen, and what does he state is his intention for occupying Earth?
7. What are Rashaverak's feelings about Rupert Boyce as he relates them to Karellen?
8. What is the difference between the Eastern media and Western media concerning the Overlords' rule?
9. What game does Rupert Boyce play with his remaining guests, and why?
10. Who is Alexander Wainwright, and what is his role?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
George Greggson and Jan Rodricks seem to be kindred spirits. While they are alike in many ways, there are some significant differences, especially in how they respond to the Overlords' rule. Identify several differences and explain how they affect the outcome of their lives. Discuss how those differences are employed by Clarke to provide different perspectives for the reader.
Essay Topic 2
Karellen and the Overlords have a definite plan when it comes to the establishment of a Utopian state. In light of the entire novel, discuss why the Overlords have a compulsion to reform Earth's society. Consider the conditions ushered in by the Overlords - transforming Earth into Utopia. Explain why most humans are willing to embrace this new state. Compare and contrast the Overlords' tactful use of power vs. the use of brute force. Describe which method you feel was most appropriate for humanity in the book, assuming that the Overlords could have chosen to use force.
Essay Topic 3
Karellen reveals himself in Chapter 5. He invites two children to join him on board his ship before he exits. Consider whether or not children have an inherent fear of the same things adults find frightening, or if fear is a learned response. Discuss the differences between what is frightening to a child and what is frightening to an adult. Describe Karellen's rationale in revealing himself in the fashion he does, based on what he has discerned about human nature.
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