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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 Jan Rodricks examine at Rupert Boyce's home?
2. Where does Jan Rodricks meet Professor Sullivan?
3. Where does Jan Rodricks attend school?
4. What is Rikki Stormgren able to accomplish on the aliens' ship with the device he carries on board?
5. What device does Rikki Stormgren take with him on board the invaders' ship?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Pierre Duval, and what is his significance in the story?
2. Rikki Stormgren triggers an x-ray device on board the Overlords' ship. Why does Stormgren bring the device on board, and what does the x-ray reveal?
3. List at least two facts about each of Jan Rodricks' parents. How have his parents influenced who he is?
4. Why does Karellen want two children to come inside the ship with him?
5. How are George Greggson and Jean Morrel introduced in Chapter 7?
6. What does Alexander Wainwright believe the Overlords are waiting for before revealing themselves?
7. What is the difference between the Eastern media and Western media concerning the Overlords' rule?
8. Who is Grigorievitch, and what expectations does he have of Konrad Schneider?
9. What does the use of machines do to Earth culture after the Overlords establish Utopia?
10. What is the relationship between Reinhold Hoffmann and the Russian scientist Konrad Schneider?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One easily identifiable image in our culture is that of Satan, with horns, hooves, wings, pointed tail, etc. Discuss the irony in Karellen's appearance as the devil to the historical role the devil has played in Western culture.
Essay Topic 2
The Overlords have clearly stated that the stars are not meant for man. In light of the whole novel, discuss whether or not the Overlords' statement is a valid one. Discuss, from the viewpoint of the Overlords, their rationale in wanting humans to remain earthbound.
Essay Topic 3
"Childhood's End" was written by Arthur C. Clarke well before mankind actually began space exploration. Imagine that Clarke were writing the book in 2009. Describe what differences might be found in the plot of the book, what impact current technology might have in the writing of the book, and how the current world condition might impact the book. Select pivotal plot points from the book and describe how those points might be different should the book have been written this year.
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