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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 dresses up in suits to exercise in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 4b, who thinks Tritt is stupid and slow?

3. Who says that he does not like Denison in Chapter 7?

4. Who is communicating with the Universe in Chapter 5b?

5. Between whom is there a rift according to the old commissioner in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Selene.

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

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

4. Why is Dua upset about the Positron Pump?

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

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

7. Describe Neville.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose a character that Denison grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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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