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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. Why does Emilio freeze when he sees Rukuei?

2. What enables the Runa to track the Jana'ata and cut them off from their food supplies?

3. How does Supaari insult Hlavin?

4. How many babies has Ha'ananla lost?

5. How long does it take Emilio to withdraw from Quell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of solution does Danny come up with for the Jana'ata problem?

2. What happens to Bruno in 2047 on the way to Rakhat?

3. What does Sean want to know from Emilio as they talk of God on the Bruno and what does Sean say Emilio must do about his misfortune?

4. What does John believe about atheists, where did he learn this and what does he pray about Emilio and Rakhat?

5. Describe Nico's reaction to the music the Bruno picks up and how he and Emilio decide to be friends.

6. How does Sofia begin to teach Issac and what does she realize about him?

7. What kind of music does Bruno pick up in 2070-73, why does Emilio agree to listen to it and what does he say about it?

8. What does Suukmel recall about God and the three different species on Rakhat that Ha'anala told her?

9. At the end of his life, what does Danny say about the crew on Bruno and what he thinks about his destiny?

10. How is Isaac doing by the time Sofia is taking him to the lander and what does she think about him on a ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of CHILDREN OF GOD, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (Subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Oftentimes, a book is more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think A Fire Upon the Deep is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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