Schismatrix Plus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bruce Sterling
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Schismatrix Plus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bruce Sterling
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. With what do Ryumin patrol Zaibatsu?

2. What do Lindsay and Nora have?

3. Why is it recommended that Lindsay breathe shallowly?

4. The woman who meets up with Lindsay at the clinic is _________________?

5. What doesn't Lindsay correct Dr. Prager on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lindsay tell Nora that he would deny if she repeated?

2. Why is Lindsay hesitant to get a rejuvenation?

3. What is the Geisha Bank?

4. Why is Lindsay so freaked out about fire?

5. Why does Lindsay feel secure in his incognito clothes?

6. How does Vera come between Constantine and Lindsay? Why does she do this?

7. How do the locals view marriage to Carnassus?

8. What does the drogue do to Lindsay?

9. What is Constantine's pride and joy?

10. What are the three things the President makes sure that Lindsay understands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Swarm's offer of immortality. How is this offer hard to refuse? What are some potential consequences of immortality? Why must this offer be closely weighed? Would it be an offer you would take, in Dr. Afriel's position? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Constantine and Lindsay's relationship. What is the catalyst that threw the two friends apart? For what reason does this relationship continue to stay soured? Utilizing quotes from the book, draw a detailed character analysis of the two as friends and as enemies.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the Investors way regarding business. Compare it with the way business models are done in our world. What are some of the main differences? Some similarities? Would the Investors way of doing business succeed on Earth? Why or why not?

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