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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 Maelcum injured?

2. Who killed Marie-France Tessier?

3. Who was the woman Case saw at the restaurant?

4. What does Molly do to Riviera?

5. Who does Molly first encounter in Straylight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advantage does Riviera claim to have over Wintermute? Do you think this is true?

2. How is Straylight described to Case?

3. Describe the atmosphere and decor of Straylight.

4. How is the issue with the toxin resolved?

5. What do you think the code word is?

6. How does Case find strength within himself?

7. What does Michele tell Case about the severity of his crimes?

8. How does the story end? What happens to Case?

9. What does Wintermute warn Case about at the end of the chapter?

10. How does Wintermute get Case and Maelcum into the Straylight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the character of Molly and write an essay about her. Be sure to address:

1) The role Molly plays in other Gibson novels.

2) How her character develops over the course of these novels, and her relationships with other characters.

3) Whether Molly is a hero, an anti-hero, or a villain, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the technological predictions that William Gibson has for the future. Be sure to address:

1) Whether or not the technologies described are realistic.

2) The likely impact of these technologies upon society.

3) Whether or not humanity will ultimately be better off with these new technologies.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the name "Neuromancer," explaining its origin as described in the book. Additional points to address:

1) What is a necromancer, and what is the mythology surrounding the term?

2) Why are nerves and the nervous system so important in the context of the name "Neuromancer"?

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