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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 religion does Michael form?

2. Who meets Michael and the others at the door to the church?

3. Why does Jubal say Michael doesn't own Mars?

4. What does Douglas agree to with Jubal?

5. What does Michael do when a police officer attempts to arrest anyone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jubal tell Secretary Douglas about Michael and what does Douglas do with his forces?

2. What does Michael learn about money and what does he do with some of his?

3. What are some schools Michael attends, what is his job and finally how does he promote himself?

4. What does Jubal have Michael do during the Martian anthem and how does Michael address the assembly?

5. Who meets Michael and the rest at the Fosterite church and what does Michael do with the slot machines?

6. What was the agreement between Michael, Jubal and Secretary Douglas?

7. What does Michael do when an officer tries to arrest Jill?

8. What do Jill and Michael do when they join a carnival and what happens with that?

9. What news does Jubal give Ben when he visits after seeing Michaela and Jill's church?

10. What does Jubal insist upon in order to meet with Douglas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael brings conflict to Mahmoud's Islamic faith, as he does to nearly every religion on Earth--except for some Eastern beliefs--astral projection and levitation for examples.

1. Why do you think Michael's existence or abilities would threaten religion? Use examples from the book and/or your own life to support your opinion.

2. Given the history of religion and "heretics" on this earth, what do you think will be the religious institutions' response to Michael? Use examples from the book and/or from history to support your answer.

3. Given Michael's scanty understanding of human society and religion, why do you think Jubal is concerned about him having contact with the Fosterites?

Essay Topic 2

Jubal feels that English is the most powerful of languages, because it borrows from every conceivable source, while the others keep to strict rules or are controlled by a central language academy.

1. Discuss what you think this statement means.

2. Do you think a language is a reflection of culture? Why or why not?

3. If you chose to learn another language what would it be and why would you choose it?

Essay Topic 3

The argument between Duke and Jubal gives Heinlein a platform from which to explore the attitudes of the American culture.

1. How do you think other cultures view American culture? Support your view with examples.

2. Have you ever been exposed to another culture? If so, what did you think about it? Use examples from your experience to illustrate your thoughts. If you've never been exposed to another culture would you like to go to another country? Why or why not?

3. Pretend you have met aliens from another world and they are following you around for a day. Explain your day to them as to someone who has never been on this world.

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