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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 plan to do with the children?
2. Why does Karellen grieve for humans?
3. What is unique about Karellen's planet?
4. What is the Overmind?
5. According to Karellen, what will humans develop?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is symbolic about the whale and the squid, especially in light of the end of the novel?
2. How does Karellen explain to Jan Rodricks mankind's ancient fear of the satanic appearance of the Overlords?
3. 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?
4. Why are people worldwide grieving after George Greggson and Jean Morrel's children begin to change?
5. 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?
6. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?
7. Why is Karellen sad at the end of the novel?
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. Describe the response and mindset of the people of New Athens after the children are evacuated.
10. What is significant about the results of the tsunami on George Greggson's family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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