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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. Where do the engineers and other wealthy citizens of Ilium live?

2. In Chapter 6, how does Anita try to convince Dr. Proteus to take the job in Pittsburgh?

3. What is Luke Lubbock's approximate IQ?

4. After Dr. Proteus kicks Shepherd out of his office, what does he tell Katherine to do if Shepherd returns?

5. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her the farm cannot be changed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?

2. What does the Shah think of the social/political structure of Ilium, despite Halyard's attempts to convince him otherwise?

3. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

4. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

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

6. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

7. What does Alfy do to make money?

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

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

10. Describe Hackett's attitude towards the Army.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the society of the novel, career choices are determined by IQ. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system? Do you think this would be fair? Provide examples from or references to the book.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the name of EPICAC is so similar to ipecac? What does this say about the author's overall attitude towards machines?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Anita and what purpose she serves in the novel. Focus on her relationship with Paul, her primary motivation, her background, etc.

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