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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 is Riviera wearing?

2. Who else knows how to remove the toxin sacs?

3. What does Riviera do to Molly?

4. How is Molly taken down?

5. Who killed Molly's old boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Case's "dream sequence."

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

4. How is Case tricked in this chapter?

5. How does Molly describe the assassin who kills her former partner?

6. Describe the atmosphere and decor of Straylight.

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

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

9. What does Wintermute compare itself to? Why?

10. What happens to Molly in this chapter? What will Case do about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay that explains Riviera's relationships with women, and how this personality trait can be seen through his actions in the novel. Be sure to address:

1) Any similarities Riviera has with real-life criminals.

2) How Riviera's actions caused Molly to plot to kill him.

3) The role the Riviera character plays in the novel, i.e., villain, comic relief, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay detailing the difference between human nature and the cold calculations of an AI such as Wintermute. Be sure to address:

1) Strategies humans can use against computer opponents.

2) Safety measures that can be taken to avoid a conflict between man and machine.

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