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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. Why is the USS Scorpion able to sail in spite of the fuel shortage?

2. Where does Peter have an appointment?

3. What was the final conclusion about who started the war?

4. Why does Moira think going to school is ridiculous?

5. What does Dwight tell Moira he would like to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the USS Scorpion crew sees everywhere they go.

2. What does John Osbourne estimate was the size of the nuclear war that was fought?

3. In what way does Dwight hold out some hope for the situation?

4. How do some people hold the hope that one day humans will again populate the Earth?

5. Explain where is it deemed possible that life might actually be able to continue on Earth?

6. Why have people grown accustomed to the radiation coming their way and just go about their regular business?

7. What is the problem with Moira's ability to understand what has happened in the world?

8. What does Moira learn about Dwight while touring the submarine?

9. How had Dwight been warned of the possibility of the war?

10. What is Moira's objection to Dwight's suggestion that she go to school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about planning for the future. In your essay use Mary Holmes' garden as an example of planning for the future. In your essay point out that Mary did not think about what would prevent her from enjoying the fruits of her plans. Include the idea that if no plans are made, there is no goal in life, and therefore nothing can be accomplished.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the value of friendships. Using John and Peter as examples, write about the support one gets from making good friendships in life. Sometimes family is not near or for some reason cannot offer the support a good friend has to offer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on suicide as a way of avoiding an otherwise very painful death. Include the moral aspects of suicide in general and explain whether or not you think there may be extenuating circumstances that make suicide acceptable.

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