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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 offers to teach Dua when she comes home in Chapter 3b?

2. In Chapter 5b, what does Dua learn about the Hard Ones and themselves?

3. What does Gottstein hope that Denison will provide about the Lunarites in Chapter 7?

4. What has changed in Dua that will make her want to melt in Chapter 3b?

5. Who show up at the cave while Dua and Odeen argue in Chapter 3c?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the odd man that Selene meets.

3. Describe Selene.

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

5. Why does Denison think that no one will do without the pump?

6. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.

7. Describe Neville.

8. What does Odeen realize about Tritt in Chapter 4b?

9. What does Dua realize about Estwald and what happens subsequently in Chapter 7abc?

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

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

Asimov employs simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex language at times to convey scientific ideas. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Bronowski. What is his role in "The Gods Themselves"? What was Asimov trying to accomplish by creating Bronowski's character in the novel?

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