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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. During the tests, what measurement goes up every time it is tested in Chapter 1?

2. Who asked for an Emotional in Chapter 1c?

3. Who supplied the seed in Chapter 2a?

4. What does Bronowski advise Lamont to do in Chapter 10?

5. Why is Lamont visibly upset in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Losten's answer for helping Dua in Chapter 2b?

3. What does Lamont do with his new knowledge that leaves him visibly upset in Chapter 6?

4. How does Dr. Hallam's life change in Chapter 1?

5. Describe Dr. Lamont.

6. Describe Burton.

7. What startling discovery does Lamont make about the Electron Pump in Chapter 5?

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

9. What is Hallam's theory about the tungsten in Chapter 2?

10. What does Dr. Bronowski discover in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Asimov employs simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex language at times to convey scientific ideas. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in "The Gods Themselves". Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Power in society is a prevailing theme of "The Gods Themselves". Asimov frequently refers to this theme, painting the picture of two worlds that are struggling for power and survival. How does power relate to energy? Which characters appear honest and which appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Asimov describes? Explain.

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