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. What does Lindsay plot with Wells?

2. What makes Constantine's life look good?

3. How many limbs does the robot have?

4. Who had killed Lindsay's assassin?

5. Who wins the fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had the Investor queen done that was so bad?

2. Why does the Alien's arrival signal the start of peace between the Mechanists and Shapers?

3. Why does it take courage for Lindsay to approach the Nephrine Black Medicals?

4. What is Wells' main issue with the aliens?

5. Why are the pirates jealous of the Shapers?

6. What is rumored about the people beyond the Wall?

7. What kinds of things does Kitsune never tell Lindsay?

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

9. What news hits Constantine hard?

10. What initially causes Lindsay not to trust the woman who is going to do his rejuvenation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Nora's commitment to the Mavride clan. How is this commitment different than anyone on Earth's commitment to their family? How is it similar? What are some of the drawbacks to this level of commitment?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the political system on Dembowska. How is it easily misinterpreted by outsiders? Are they totally wrong in their assumptions? Why or why not? Explain whether or not this political system has an advantage over political systems on Earth.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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