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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. Who is the previous owner of the farm that Dr. Proteus wants to buy?

3. Who does the Shah request a visit with at the beginning of Chapter 17?

4. Why does Hagstrom's wife cry after the Shah leaves?

5. Why does Bud get fired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Haycox mock Paul and Dr. Pond?

2. Why is Bud Calhoun out of a job?

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

4. What is Anita's greatest concern when she asks Paul about his night at the bar? What does this reveal about Anita?

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

6. How does Finnerty usually look and dress, and why is this surprising?

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

8. What is Dr. Proteus's father famous for doing?

9. Why does Lasher tell Paul the false story about his son?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the purpose of the Shah and his American tour in the novel. What does the Shah, as an outsider, think about what he sees? How is his point of view different from Halyard's? Why does Halyard feel frustrated with the Shah?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the character of Kroner. What does he believe? Are his motivations pure or does he have darker intentions?

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