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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 happens to the island of Athens?
2. What is Jan Rodricks not allowed to photograph?
3. According to Karellen, what will humans develop?
4. Who is Charles Yan Sen?
5. Why is Karellen sad for his race?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens at the council meeting between the leaders of New Athens and the Overlord "Inspector," Thanthalteresco? How does Thanthalteresco respond to Dr. Sen's comments?
2. Why do the Overlords watch George Greggson's children?
3. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?
4. Why are people worldwide grieving after George Greggson and Jean Morrel's children begin to change?
5. Explain George Greggson's observations and feelings at the beginning of Chapter 21.
6. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?
7. According to Karellen, why did the Overlords build Utopia, and what is his desire for mankind?
8. What does Karellen reveal during his weekly press conference in Chapter 14, and how does he justify the Overlords' actions based on their revelation during the conference?
9. During the press conference at which Karellen says that Jan Rodricks has stowed away on the Overlords' spaceship, what part of Karellen's nature does he reveal?
10. Describe Jan Rodricks' activities during his stay on Carina. How does he feel about his visit?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The last few chapters of "Childhood's End" are tinged with definite melancholy and a sense of loss. Discuss George Greggson and Jean Morrel's feelings as their two children seem to be slipping away. Discuss if this is akin to the grief someone would feel at the death of a loved one. Compare the sense of loss they feel with the emotions Karellen seems to be developing toward the end of the story. Are the two children really "lost"? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 2
One goal of the Overlords is the establishment of a World Federation. Compare and contrast the concept of a World Federation to our current system of self-governing nations. Taking a look at both sides of the argument, choose which ideology seems the most reasonable, and justify that ideology. Explain whether or not insurrection against an established ideology is justified or not, using the Freedom League's opposition to the Overlords as a starting point.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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