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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 Karellen predict about Earth during his press conference in Chapter 14?
2. What drug does Jan Rodricks inject himself with after being smuggled on board the alien ship?
3. What is Jennifer Greggson able to do as she begins to show evidences of change in Chapter 18?
4. According to Karellen, what will humans develop?
5. Where does Karellen send one of his fellow invaders?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. What does Jan Rodricks observe after the Overlords depart and leave him as the last person on Earth, and what does he wonder about the Overlords and his role at the end?
5. What is ironic about Jan Rodricks' return to Earth?
6. Explain the nature of Jeffrey Greggson's dreams as revealed in Chapter 18 and how the Overlords evaluate what is happening to him.
7. In his radio address in Chapter 20, what does Karellen explain is his reason for occupying the planet?
8. 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?
9. Why are George Greggson and Jean Morrel spending more time with their children in Chapter 19?
10. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Religion vs. science is a dominant theme in "Childhood's End." Consider Karellen's desire not to be involved in spiritual matters. Explain why this is a standard he holds. Karellen donates an apparatus to the World History Foundation that shows footage of the past 5,000 years. In spite of the fact that he doesn't want to interfere in spiritual matters, the device dispels many religious views. Discuss and explain why Karellen chose to do this.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The two scientists introduced in "Childhood's End" are only seen in Chapter 1. Compare and contrast Reinhold Hoffmann and Konrad Schneider, and describe the function these two characters play in setting the stage for the novel. Discuss whether or not the work of these two characters impacts the rest of the novel in any fashion.
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