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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 was the first union of robots established?

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

3. What does Domin say is all over?

4. What word does Busman use to call his friends?

5. Who agrees with Helena's decision to destroy the manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Helena say about her strange feelings?

3. In what way does the play end on a hopeful tone?

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

5. What have the robots ordered Alquist to do?

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

7. What does Alquist say is happening?

8. What does Domin promise to show Helena?

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

10. Why does Domin want to marry Helena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the values of the 1920s.

1) In what ways are the characters a product of their time?

2) How does the play express the changes Europe was going through at the time?

Essay Topic 3

What are the differences between a play and a film in terms of the following:

1) Language

2) Character

3) Structure

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