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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 Bronowski say about the people who are like them in the para universe in Chapter 10?

2. What does Lamont think that the electron pump can do to the sun?

3. What does Odeen's friend suggest that he find for Dua in Chapter 2a?

4. What/who did Hallam suggest was responsible for exchanging substances in Chapter 2?

5. Who will lead the way to solve the answer to the Universe problem in Chapter 2a?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Odeen.

2. Describe Dr. Lamont.

3. Describe Tritt.

4. What does Hallam say about energy and the two universes in Chapter 2?

5. Why did Dua not want to eat her fill in Chapter 2a?

6. What does Tritt do in Chapter 2c that is unusual?

7. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

8. Describe the relationship of the Emotional, Parental, and Rational in having a baby.

9. What is special about Plutonium in Chapter 1?

10. Describe the Hard Ones.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Gods Themselves" is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

The author describes aliens in great detail in the second part of the book, ranging from hard to soft sexes. Are the aliens masculine or feminine? What is distinctive about these different classes? How do the bodies of aliens differ from that of humans? How are they similar or different from humans or robots in cognitive, emotional, and intellectual behavior? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Gods Themselves". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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