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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. Why is Neville upset about the man in Chapter 5?

2. What does Dua realize that she can do better after she is hidden in Chapter 3a?

3. Who is able to find Dua and feed her food in Chapter 6b?

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

5. Who does Dua hide from in Chapter 3a?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the odd man that Selene meets.

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

4. Why is Neville upset about the Earth man in Chapter 5?

5. Why is Dua upset about the Positron Pump?

6. What do Selene and Denison discuss on the surface of the moon?

7. What purpose does Neville think Denison can have in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Denison. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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