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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 happens to the poems Kidd writes while he lives with the scorpions?

2. How does Kamp figure out the date?

3. Which of the scorpions tends to cause a lot of trouble and fights?

4. When Kidd learns about the memory lapse, how does he react?

5. What unfortunate event happens at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does June try to go to her brother for help?

2. Suddenly, what does Kidd have trouble remembering?

3. Why are the scorpions moving again?

4. Why does Kidd begin to doubt his own writing?

5. Does George Harrison shed some light into Bobby's death?

6. How does Kidd finally feel when he attempts to write a new poem?

7. Why is this chapter difficult to understand?

8. How has Lanya and Kidd's relationship changed?

9. All of the residents are wondering what is happening in the sky. How do they work to find a solution?

10. Who starts many of the riots, and what do we learn about the scorpions because of this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a science fiction writer, symbolism is extremely important to Delany.

What does the supernova symbolize?

Analyze the symbol and discuss its role in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Although it may seem as though it is not a theme, many characters are subjected to fear. Examine the following characters and analyze how they deal with their emotional, physical, and psychological fear throughout the book:

- Kidd

- Mrs. Richards

- June

- Tak

Essay Topic 3

1. How is the rape of June Richards glorified throughout the novel?

2. Why is making her rape public important to the rest of the population in Bellona?

3. What are ways for June Richards to stand up for herself and get help after the rape?

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