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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 is the code word Davis sets up with Mike for their special secure circuit?

2. How will Davis get the opportunity to visit Mike when necessary?

3. Mum warns Davis not to mention the Party's plans to whom?

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

5. From what literary work was the name "Back Street Irregulars" borrowed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the revolutionaries' gripes against the Authority?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Wyoh describe herself politically?

8. What is Davis' theory about the Loonies' best chance for a successful revolution?

9. Describe Adam Selene.

10. Why does Mike become self-aware?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A catapult is used both as a weapon and as a cost-effective means of shipping in this novel. Examine the feasibility of such an idea with real-world physics and the financing involved. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Luna is established as a penal colony for Terra. Compare Luna to other such colonies established throughout history, for example, Australia's beginnings as a penal colony for Britain. What are the necessary differences? What are the similarities? How did other penal colonies throughout history obtain their freedom? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

"Tanstaafl" is an important concept in this novel and one of the Party's mottoes. Examine several instances in the novel where this concept comes into play and how it is applicable to each. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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