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 is in the bag?

2. What won't talk to him if he takes drugs?

3. What is Zaibatsu's most numerous faction?

4. Why does Kitsune make Lindsay help her with the front?

5. Who had Constantine meant to kill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Lindsay thrilled when the tape mimics an Investor?

3. Why are the pirates jealous of the Shapers?

4. What is Constantine's pride and joy?

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

6. What is the Geisha Bank?

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

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

9. How do the locals view marriage to Carnassus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the feuds against the Shapers. What characteristics make them so disliked? Who, specifically, doesn't like them and why? Do these presumed traits by enemies of the Shapers have merit? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lindsay's initial lack of desire for going in for treatment for aging. What is he afraid to lose? Do these fears have merit? Why or why not? What could Lindsay stand to gain?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Dr. Afriel's desire to exploit the Swarm for the benefit of his faction. Is this behavior any different from what people try to do in general? How or why not? Cite examples from human history to support your argument.

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