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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 pseudonym does Davis use for Wyoh when he introduces her to his family?

2. What is the keyword for Davis' secret file on Mike's hard drive?

3. Where is the first Yellow Jacket demanding passports killed?

4. What color are the Warden's bodyguards wearing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Davis and Wyoh make sure that Alvarez cannot track down Selene?

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

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

6. Why does Davis use a pseudonym when he introduces Wyoh to his family?

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

8. Describe Davis' family.

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

10. Who is Simon Jester?

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

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 3

Color plays an important role in this novel: the yellow coats of the guards, the red cap of sponsorship, etc. Examine the usage of color in the novel, its significance and effectiveness. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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