Schismatrix Plus Test | Final 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 | Final 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 say about Mars?

2. What is the name of the Investor pet?

3. What is lying atop the gems?

4. Who is the Regal Adviser?

5. What isn't an alteration to the Captain-Doctor's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Lindsay?

2. Why is winter the season for pruning the sunken gardens?

3. What is Lindsay convinced about, regardless of what Vera says, in terms of the rat?

4. How does Nikolai come to find the central question of the universe? What is the central question?

5. Why is the Queen's departure the death knell for CK?

6. What does Dr. Afriel say about humanity?

7. How has Spider Rose's pet helped her overcome issues?

8. What is so special about the discreets?

9. Why do the factions only get twelve hours?

10. What is unique about "Fuzzy"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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