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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 threat does Davis think would instantly make the farmers acquiesce to the Authority's demands?

2. What was Wyoh's occupation before she began working with the revolutionaries?

3. Who becomes captain of the "Back Street Irregulars"?

4. What is Mort Hobart's unflattering nickname?

5. What is Bernardo de la Paz's theory about what the Loonies should do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Davis and LaJoie meet?

2. What happens in the Davis family on Tuesday nights?

3. Describe Davis' "line marriage."

4. How does Wyoh describe herself politically?

5. How does Prof describe himself politically?

6. Describe Davis' family.

7. Why is Davis the first human Mike talks to?

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

9. Who is Simon Jester?

10. What is Mike's response when Wyoh, Davis and Prof ask him for information about the Revolution and their odds of success?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Race and ethnicity are a recurring theme in the novel: Davis' mixed heritage, North Americans' opinions about skin color, the difficulty of getting Loonies of mixed heritages to band together and feel patriotic. Explore the significance of this theme throughout the novel. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The end result of the Revolution reflects the author's attitude toward revolution in general. What do you think his attitude is? What message, if any, do you think the author is trying to convey? Why? Why do you think he has the attitude that he does? 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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