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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. Why is language not necessary for the tape?

2. Who has come to visit Lindsay?

3. Whose body is in the crate?

4. Why is it recommended that Lindsay breathe shallowly?

5. How old is Lindsay when he goes in for a decatabolism?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the drogue do to Lindsay?

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

4. What does Alexandrina view as very sad?

5. Why are habitats sacred?

6. What does the camera want to know from Lindsay once he hasd woken up?

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

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

9. Why is Lindsay hesitant to get a rejuvenation?

10. What news hits Constantine hard?

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 the form of currency in the Schismatrix. Why is this form of currency efficient? How is it a trading currency? What are some of the logical issues behind a currency based on energy? Would it be easy to gain a stranglehold on such a market? How or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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