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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 the name of George Greggson's oldest son's dog?
2. What are the children involved in that lasts almost a year?
3. What do the aliens do with the children in Chapter 21?
4. What happens to the Earth?
5. Which invader does George Greggson meet with?
Short Essay Questions
1. In his radio address in Chapter 20, what does Karellen explain is his reason for occupying the planet?
2. 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?
3. Explain George Greggson's observations and feelings at the beginning of Chapter 21.
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 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?
6. According to Karellen, why did the Overlords build Utopia, and what is his desire for mankind?
7. Describe the response and mindset of the people of New Athens after the children are evacuated.
8. Why is Karellen sad at the end of the novel?
9. How does Jan Rodricks respond when approaching Earth on his return, and why?
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
Several times throughout the book, Clarke calls upon mythological imagery. Describe and discuss the role that mythology plays in the book. Why did Clarke use mythology in the fashion that he did? Is it used effectively? Does it detract from the overall impression of the story? Explain your answers in depth.
Essay Topic 2
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.
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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