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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 has babies in Chapter 2a?

2. Who finally agrees to help Lamont in Chapter 4?

3. Who is thinking about the Triad in Chapter 2a?

4. What does Lamont think is corrupting the Sun in Chapter 5?

5. What makes up the Triad?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is special about Plutonium in Chapter 1?

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

4. Describe Lamont's interview with Hallam in Chapter 3.

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

6. What happens to Lamont because of Hallam's anger in Chapter 5?

7. Describe the Hard Ones.

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

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

10. Describe Tritt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Asimov's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

Technology is a recurring theme in "The Gods Themselves". What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Hallam and Lamont are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Dr. Hallam had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Lamont had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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