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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 is Mike?

2. Which of these is not, according to Davis, essential to survival?

3. Why is Davis on Luna?

4. Who opts out of the Davis family in chapter 10?

5. Which revolutionary died as a result of the fight after the meeting at Stilyagi Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Prof think the Party should be organized?

2. What is Luna's best weapon against Terra?

3. What is different about Mike when he talks to Wyoh?

4. Why does Davis want Mum in his sub cell of the Party?

5. How does Davis get into the revolutionaries' meeting?

6. Why are Wyoh, Davis and Prof involved in the revolution?

7. Who is Hazel Meade?

8. Describe Davis' family.

9. What happens when the passport system is instituted on Luna?

10. Why is it that most Loonies that visit Terra never leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luna's system of line marriages is an important concept in the novel. Take a position for or against such an arrangement and argue your position. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Both Mike and Prof approach the Revolution from the standpoint of an intellectual "game." Compare and contrast these two characters, focusing on their reasons for being involved in, and attitudes toward, the Revolution. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Selene is created based upon the characteristics of an ideal leader. Explore the reasons behind each of the decisions regarding Selene's appearance and fictional background. Is their importance exaggerated? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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