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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 could Gall not refuse Helena?

2. What does Nana say too much money is like?

3. What does Busman say you can buy for half a million?

4. Who are the blight of the universe?

5. How does the robot get into the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Domn and the managers encouraged by the sight of the mail boat?

2. What are the letters Domin dictates to Sulla about?

3. What is R.U.R's ultimate goal?

4. What is the only thing that robots feel similar to humans?

5. What does Alquist say is happening?

6. What are the first Rossum robots like?

7. What is Busman's idea to persuade the robots to allow them to leave safely?

8. Why does Alquist not want to dissect a robot?

9. What gifts have Domin and the other managers bought for Helena?

10. What is the managers idea for a new breed of robot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A film version of R.U.R is scheduled to be releases in 2011. Why are the themes and ideas used in the play still relevant over 80 years later? How will the filmmakers have to adapt the themes of the play to fit in with the new environment?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme:

1) Setting

2) Point of view

3) Structure

4) Language

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1920s? How does the author express these concerns?

2) How would the author change the novel if it was set in today's society?

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