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

2. How long has Lamont been working on his theory in Chapter 5?

3. What two substances appear to produce the same energy in different habitats according to Hallam in Chapter 2?

4. Who does Odeen feel the need to talk to in Chapter 2a?

5. What will happen if the Sun explodes, according to Bronowski?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Dr. Lamont.

4. Describe the Hard Ones.

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

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

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

8. Describe Tritt.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The "parallel universe" is a theme Asimov introduces in "The Gods Themselves". What does this phrase mean? How does it relate to science and to the mystical? What does Asimov ultimately say about intuition, research, and analysis through the characters of Denison, Bronowski, Lamont and Hallam and what is the importance of this discovery and the characters' role? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

There are many different cultures in "The Gods Themselves" related to the different kinds of characters (people, robots, aliens) and the different settings (earth, moon, etc.) Which aspects appear invented and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Asimov's life? Do some research and discuss.

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