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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. Who is Thanthalteresco?
2. Why does Professor Sullivan build a decoy whale?
3. Whom does George Greggson believe saves his eldest son from the tsunami?
4. Which invader does George Greggson meet with?
5. What do George Greggson and Jean Morrel spend as much time as possible doing?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was New Athens founded, by whom, and what is its greatest artistic achievement?
2. 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?
3. Why do the Overlords watch George Greggson's children?
4. What is symbolic about the whale and the squid, especially in light of the end of the novel?
5. Describe the response and mindset of the people of New Athens after the children are evacuated.
6. Why are people worldwide grieving after George Greggson and Jean Morrel's children begin to change?
7. What does Karellen tell Professor Sullivan about the whale display upon seeing it for the first time, and what is the significance of what he says ?
8. What is ironic about Jan Rodricks' return to Earth?
9. Explain George Greggson's observations and feelings at the beginning of Chapter 21.
10. Why are George Greggson and Jean Morrel spending more time with their children in Chapter 19?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Professor Sullivan has prepared a squid and whale display for the Overlords to take back to their home planet. Describe the symbolism suggested by the whale and the squid as it amplifies the plot of the novel. Discuss why the story of Jonah and the whale is of interest to Karellen. Identify any elements of foreshadowing in Karellen's knowledge of the biblical story.
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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