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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 causing grief to people all over the world?
2. What is the name of the inactive volcano on the island?
3. Why did the invaders build Utopia?
4. Who is the founder of the community on the island compared to?
5. What do the aliens do with the children in Chapter 21?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are George Greggson and Jean Morrel spending more time with their children in Chapter 19?
2. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?
3. What events are foreshadowed when the Inspector shares his report with Karellen after meeting with the New Athens council?
4. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?
5. Why do George Greggson and Jean Morrel move to New Athens? Describe their adjustment to their new home.
6. What is symbolic about the whale and the squid, especially in light of the end of the novel?
7. What are George Greggson's thoughts on Jan Rodricks after he learns that Rodricks has stowed away on an Overlord ship? How does Greggson identify with Rodricks?
8. In his radio address in Chapter 20, what does Karellen explain is his reason for occupying the planet?
9. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?
10. According to Karellen, why did the Overlords build Utopia, and what is his desire for mankind?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
New Athens is introduced as another backdrop for events in the novel, and Ben Salomon is identified as the colony's founder. Contrast the differences in New Athens and the rest of the Utopian society. Discuss Salomon's rationale in founding New Athens. Note and emphasize his desire for it to be an artists' colony and his reasoning behind that decision. Another biblical reference is noted with Salomon and his comparison to Moses. Discuss the spiritual (but not necessarily religious) implications in Salomon's work.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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