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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. What did Gall change about the robots?

2. What does Hallemeier say he is turning into?

3. What does Busman say the robots will die out like?

4. What kind of gun does Domin carry in his pocket?

5. What does the living room window overlook?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nana think Domin should stop producing robots?

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

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

4. Why does Nana think the end of the world is approaching?

5. Why are Primus and Helena closer to humans than the other robots?

6. Summarize R.U.R

7. Why does Alquist call Helena and Primus Adam and Eve?

8. How was Mr. Rossum Sr important to the discovery of robots?

9. What is Fabry and Hallemier's plan?

10. What does Domin promise to show Helena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about early-20th century society:

1) Greed.

2) Humanitarian work.

3) Mistrust of other cultures.

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 dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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