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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. Whose plans does the old commissioner think it is important to learn about in Chapter 3?

2. Who does the new commissioner remember meeting while traveling in Chapter 3?

3. What theory does Selene want to know about in Chapter 10?

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

5. Who is left confused and scared in Chapter 5b?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Tritt angry and hurt in Chapter 5c?

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

4. What does Denison consider a mistake by Lamont in Chapter 10?

5. Describe the odd man that Selene meets.

6. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Technology is a recurring theme in "The Gods Themselves". What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

The role of women in this book takes on very different forms. For example, Dua is an alien while Selene is tour guide for the Lunar colony of the moon. Describe and compare.

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