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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. Who arrives at Frank's office complaining of conditions and extortion by UNOMA forces?

2. Who funds Phyllis's camp?

3. In order to maintain control over Earth, what two countries have to maintain control over Mars?

4. If aging treatments are given to everyone, what happens to the world?

5. To the traveling rover group's surprise, the newly found settlement has _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank disappear, trying to save his companions?

2. How does Phyllis's desire for money become apparent through her efforts on Mars?

3. How does Simon reveal himself to be a strong force when he gets angry with Ann?

4. What are Helmut's motivations for working on Mars?

5. How is Ann reunited with her son?

6. What does Frank learn from meeting the miners from Florida?

7. Why does Ann crumble in mental stability as the destruction of Mars occurs?

8. How are the shifting political agendas on Earth reflected in the mining efforts on Mars and how does this affect John?

9. Why do Frank and Maya argue and separate after he has a dream?

10. Why is Ann depressed on Mars even when Michel offers the promise of survival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one motif of religion. Identify at least two motifs about religion in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 2

In Red Mars, Robinson's Ares society shows a conscious selectivity about technology. What do you think of the technology that Hiroko tries to use for her own purposes? Which aspects do you find more or less appealing? How is technology associated with power and rebellion?

Essay Topic 3

John and Frank are two of the most active characters in the settlement of the Ares colony on Mars.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that John had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Frank had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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