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

2. How does Davis meet LaJoie?

3. Who institutes the system of passports on Luna after the fight at the meeting house?

4. How does Davis know Bernardo de la Paz?

5. Why is Davis on Luna?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wyoh describe herself politically?

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

3. What is Wyoh's idea about Luna's situation with the Authority?

4. What event is the catalyst for the initial phase of the revolution?

5. Describe Davis' family.

6. How is the Party financed?

7. How do Davis and LaJoie meet?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Luna's revolution is different from those on Earth in obvious ways; however, there are also many similarities. Compare and contrast the revolution that takes place on Luna with an historical (real) revolution on Earth. 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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