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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. How is Juwain's philosophy broadcast to the world?

2. In "Tale 7", why does Jenkins go to the mutants for help?

3. In "Tale 5", who claims to be in control of the mutant situation?

4. Why does the creature in "Tale 7" come to Earth?

5. In "Tale 6", what desire is said to be strong in Dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ken's dog tell him about communication?

2. How does Juwain's philosophy being revealed in "Tale 5" impact humans?

3. How does Tyler react to Ken returning from Jupiter?

4. What problems arise in "Tale 7" when the world is largely free of killing?

5. How does Trowser react to Ken wanting to return to the dome and convert back?

6. How is a friendship with wolves beneficial for the Dogs?

7. What changes happen to Ken Fowler after he becomes a Loper?

8. In "Tale 6", what is happening in Geneva?

9. In "Tale 4", what do Ken Fowler and Miss Stanley argue about?

10. What does Jenkins discover at the mutant's castle in "Tale 7"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the effectiveness of using so many different narrators in one text.

Essay Topic 2

Follow the Webster family free throughout this novel. Evaluate the changes and consistencies that occur through the generations.

Essay Topic 3

What genre is the novel? Use evidence to support your opinion. What makes this genre fit, or not fit, the entire message of the book?

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