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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. Who asked for an Emotional in Chapter 1c?

2. What kind of role does the Hard One leading the project play?

3. What is Dr. Frederick Hallam's profession?

4. Who is the Hard One leading the project according to Losten in Chapter 2a?

5. Who acted as caregiver in Chapter 2a?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tritt worried in Chapter 1c?

2. What is special about Plutonium in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

6. Why is an Emotional necessary for a baby in Chapter 2a?

7. Describe Burton.

8. Why is it important to feed Dua in Chapter 1c?

9. Describe Dr. Lamont.

10. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two female characters in the book, Selene and Dua. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for "The Gods Themselves". What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in "The Gods Themselves"?

Essay Topic 3

The role of women in this book takes on very different forms. For example, Dua is an alien while Selene is tour guide for the Lunar colony of the moon. Describe and compare.

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