The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prof offers to talk under what circumstances?
(a) When Luna takes the Authority's seat in the Federated Nations.
(b) In a meeting with the Federated Nations.
(c) A seat in the Grand Assembly.
(d) When the Chairman agrees to sign the Lunar Declaration.

2. Why does Davis feel that Loonies don't owe the Authority anything?
(a) Because there was no initial agreement and the Authority can't tax Loonies retroactively.
(b) Because there should be no taxation without representation, and the Loonies have no representation on Terra.
(c) Because Luna lacks the public resources that societies who pay taxes have access to.
(d) Because it was established at the beginning that the Lunar colonies would never pay taxes.

3. Why do the Federated Nations think that the Loonies owe them something?
(a) Because Loonies are allowed to live tax-free.
(b) Because criminals exiled to Luna are allowed to work and have families.
(c) Because the Authority supports the children of Lunar citizens financially.
(d) Because wages on Luna are higher than on Earth.

4. What is the Chairman's main concern?
(a) The continuation of grain shipments to Terra.
(b) The abstract idea of sovereignty for Luna.
(c) Punishment for those involved in the initial battle.
(d) Militarization of Luna.

5. How does Davis meet LaJoie?
(a) Davis judges a court case in which LaJoie is the defendant.
(b) Davis and LaJoie are on a jury together.
(c) LaJoie judges a court case in which Davis is the defendant.
(d) They are introduced by one of Davis' friends at the courthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do editorialists feel about the idea of a free Luna, in chapter 17?

2. What was LaJoie's offense when he first arrived on Luna?

3. What is the phrase Wyoh uses to describe herself politically?

4. If someone is killed, what happens to the killer?

5. Indian journalists demand what at the press reception in chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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