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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 unique about Karellen's planet?
2. What do the aliens do with the children in Chapter 21?
3. Why does Professor Sullivan build a decoy whale?
4. What does Jan Rodricks observe that he also saw on the aliens' home planet?
5. How does Karellen explain mankind's understanding of the invaders' devil-like appearance to Jan Rodricks?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?
2. What events are foreshadowed when the Inspector shares his report with Karellen after meeting with the New Athens council?
3. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?
4. 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?
5. Describe Jan Rodricks' activities during his stay on Carina. How does he feel about his visit?
6. What is symbolic about the whale and the squid, especially in light of the end of the novel?
7. Why do George Greggson and Jean Morrel move to New Athens? Describe their adjustment to their new home.
8. Explain the nature of Jeffrey Greggson's dreams as revealed in Chapter 18 and how the Overlords evaluate what is happening to him.
9. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Karellen reveals himself in Chapter 5. He invites two children to join him on board his ship before he exits. Consider whether or not children have an inherent fear of the same things adults find frightening, or if fear is a learned response. Discuss the differences between what is frightening to a child and what is frightening to an adult. Describe Karellen's rationale in revealing himself in the fashion he does, based on what he has discerned about human nature.
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
Karellen and the Overlords have a definite plan when it comes to the establishment of a Utopian state. In light of the entire novel, discuss why the Overlords have a compulsion to reform Earth's society. Consider the conditions ushered in by the Overlords - transforming Earth into Utopia. Explain why most humans are willing to embrace this new state. Compare and contrast the Overlords' tactful use of power vs. the use of brute force. Describe which method you feel was most appropriate for humanity in the book, assuming that the Overlords could have chosen to use force.
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