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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 old commissioner that is retiring in Chapter 3?

2. When does Chapter 10 begin?

3. Who thinks that Neville is wrong in Chapter 10?

4. What does Gottstein say that he will not interfere with in Chapter 6?

5. Who does Selene find in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.

2. What does Gottstein reveal to Denison in Chapter 6?

3. Wat is Selene guessing at and what does Denison realize about her in Chapter 10?

4. How does Dua begin to melt in Chapter 3b?

5. How does Dua keep from being seen in Chapter 3a?

6. What disturbing discovery does Dua make and tell Odeen in Chapter 5b?

7. What does Odeen feel he must for Dua in Chapter 3b?

8. What is Dua determined to do in Chapter 5a?

9. Describe Neville.

10. Why does Dua feel betrayed in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

"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 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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