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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 does the man that Selene finds say that he is considering doing in Chapter 4?

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

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

4. Who is at home thinking of Dua in Chapter 3b?

5. What about Tritt amazes the visitors to the cave in Chapter 3c?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Neville.

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

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

5. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.

6. Why does Dua feel betrayed in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

10. Describe Selene.

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

Explain Asimov's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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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