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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 Tritt find that makes wonderful food but no Sun in Chapter 2c?

2. Who began to spend more and more time alone in Chapter 1c?

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

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

5. What does Odeen suggest to do after learning about the Universe in Chapter 2a?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tritt worried in Chapter 1c?

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

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

4. Describe Dua.

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

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

7. Describe Dr. Lamont.

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

9. Describe Odeen.

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

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

Choose a character that Denison grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 3

Asimov discusses both reproduction and sexuality in detail, contrasting humans and aliens in "The Gods Themselves". Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the characters of Denison and Lamont.

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