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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Helen's reaction to A.?

2. What does Richard begin to appreciate as he continues to work with Helen?

3. What does Richard say writers should never hope to do?

4. How does Richard describe the experiment with Helen to A.?

5. What does Richard think Helen will never be able to grasp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How realistic is this book? What parts are not believable? What leaps of faith does the author require of the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Write an evaluative review of "Galatea 2.2". What is this book's place in culture? What are its uses? Who is its audience? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 3

Helen ultimately shuts herself down because she is not adjusted to the real world, just the world of literature and Richard's personality. To what extent is this an allegory for machines and even for modern human culture? Are people today in the same position as Helen?

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