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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. Where does Dua get food from in Chapter 3b?
2. What does Odeen explain that the change in the Sun will do to help them in Chapter 3c?
3. Between whom is there a rift according to the old commissioner in Chapter 3?
4. Who believes that there may be something to Lamont's theories in Chapter 7?
5. Why is Neville upset with Selene in Chapter 5?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Odeen realize about Tritt in Chapter 4b?
2. What is Dua determined to do in Chapter 5a?
3. Describe the odd man that Selene meets.
4. Why does Denison think that no one will do without the pump?
5. What does Odeen realize about passing and fear in Chapter 4b?
6. What does Dua realize about Estwald and what happens subsequently in Chapter 7abc?
7. How does Dua keep from being seen in Chapter 3a?
8. Why is Tritt angry and hurt in Chapter 5c?
9. How does Dua begin to melt in Chapter 3b?
10. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe some of the settings for "The Gods Themselves". What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in "The Gods Themselves"?
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
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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