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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 is the name of the member of the Triad that speaks to Dua in Chapter 1b?

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

3. Into what inner workings did Lamont begin to dig in Chapter 5?

4. How would a third baby come about in Chapter 2a?

5. What does Bronowski advise Lamont to do in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

2. Describe Tritt.

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

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

5. Describe the Hard Ones.

6. Describe Odeen.

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

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

9. What does Odeen learn from Losten in Chapter 2b?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Gods Themselves". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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"?

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