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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 doesn't Anita like Finnerty?

2. What is Luke Lubbock's approximate IQ?

3. What team is Dr. Proteus captain of at the Meadows?

4. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?

5. Where is the new job mentioned in Chapter 4 that Anita wants Dr. Proteus to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul want to do for his and Anita's anniversary , and what does Anita want to do instead?

2. What are Lasher's beliefs about the state of society, and what does he think will happen to it?

3. What rumor is Shepherd spreading about Dr. Proteus, and why?

4. What is the purpose of the dinner that Dr. Proteus goes to in Chapter 1, and what does he have to do there?

5. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr, and why is he in Ilium?

6. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

7. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

8. Describe Dr. Proteus's experience at the bar in Homestead.

9. Why does Paul's car stall out, and who fixes it?

10. Why is Bud Calhoun out of a job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lasher says at the end of the novel that he knew the rebellion would fail, but wanted to take a stand "for the record." What purpose does Lasher think the rebellion will serve? Do you agree?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alfy and Luke Lubbock. What roles do they fill in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

There are many stories in the book about people being replaced by the machines they helped create. Find three examples of this, and discuss why these examples are important to the story.

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