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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 does Bronowski advise Lamont to do in Chapter 10?

3. Who sends Bronowski a message in Chapter 6?

4. Who arranges for the members of the Triad to be brought together in Chapter 1b?

5. What is the language that is being deciphered in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

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

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

4. Why is Tritt worried in Chapter 1c?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Tritt.

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title "The Gods Themselves"? How does this relate to the protagonist Denison and in particular to the main theme of the book? What did the author mean by calling the book by this title? Cite an example to support your answer.

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