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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. Where does Guiliani take Emilio in Chapter 1?

2. Why can't John pray?

3. Why does Emilio leave Gina's house before dawn?

4. To what does Emilio give Gina access?

5. What does Edward Behr tell Sandoz?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Emilio ask John's help and why?

2. What does Gina do about Emilio canceling their Fridays together? What is Emilio's response?

3. What does Ljaat-sa Kitheri tell Supaari about his daughter and how does he feel about it?

4. What is Supaari's connection to Emilio?

5. What does Emilio say he will do to help the new mission to Rakhat?

6. Who finds Sofia when Isaac is four and what does he say?

7. In what capacity is John assigned to the Rakhat mission and what does he tell Emilio about the crew?

8. How did Emilio come to be on Giordano Bruno and what does Carlo tell him?

9. What does Emilio explain to Celetina and what does he name his new pet?

10. What does Kanchay explain to Sofia about the original relationship of Runa and Jana'ata?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often titles reveal much about one or more aspects of a novel. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think is the purpose of a title? How closely related to a major theme(s) of a book do you think a title should be? Or should it be?

2. How is the phrase "Children of God" relevant to the action of the novel? What sort of emotional/psychological response does the title evoke? Why do you think Russel chose this title (if she does)? If you were perusing the library for a book to read and saw this title, would it pique your interest? Why or why not. Does it seem to be the best title for the book?

3. If you were the writer of Children of God and your editor says the title must be changed, what would you choose? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as CHILDREN OF GOD help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading CHILDREN OF GOD? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in CHILDREN OF GOD to discuss and compare Emilio's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast Emilio to Sofia. How are they alike? How are they different? Do you think their differences are mainly due to their gender differences? Compare how each initially react to the sentient beings of the planet where they land.

2. Compare/contrast Sofia to Hllavin. How are they alike? How are they different? How do their "world views" differ? Who is the better leader/ruler? Under which one would you rather live?

3. Compare/contrast Supaari to Hlavin. How are they alike? How are they different? Who is more likeable? Approachable? Compassionate? Intellectual?

4. Compare/contrast Danny to Sean. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they more alike than they are different? Why or why not? Are either or both trustworthy? Are they likeable? How do they differ from other sentient beings introduced in the novel?

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