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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 Dubois ask Rico for an explanation of the moral difference between?

2. What is Sgt. Migliacco's main function in the MI?

3. Why does Rico's father not want Rico to enlist in the army?

4. What does Hendrick insist on doing?

5. Which of the suits carries the most electronic gear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rico's responsibility in Chapter 6?

2. In what way does the army make things tough for the recruits?

3. How do Rico's parents receive the news that he is going to join the army?

4. How does Rico's promotion to recruit-corporal change his situation?

5. In what ways does training becoming harder in Chapter 4?

6. What is Rico's father's problem with Rico joining the army?

7. Why does Frankel make Hendrick's punishment so light?

8. Why are most pilots women?

9. What does Rico's father want him to do instead of the army?

10. Describe the release of the capsules in Chapter 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Heinlein use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Heinlein's representation of earth. What does Heinlein's earth say about his political beliefs? Why do the students think only veterans of federal service can vote? Could this be called a military government? In what way does Heinlein's earth reflect problems in 1950s society?

Essay Topic 3

How will Rico's character change now he is becoming more disciplined as a person? Would Rico have leaned discipline if he had gone to Harvard University instead of the army? Do the students think such discipline is necessary for everyday life? How will Rico cope once he is back in society?

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