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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. Why do the Federated Nations think that the Loonies owe them something?

2. How large is the laser gun infantry that Nielsen commands?

3. According to Prof, what is perfection in war?

4. What object stands on a pedestal in Old Dome?

5. Why does Davis feel that Loonies don't owe the Authority anything?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Loonies' react to Prof's speech regarding the Chairman's proposal?

2. What part do women play in the Party?

3. What is the Chairman's proposal to Davis at the end of chapter 19?

4. What does Davis hate about North Americans?

5. What does LaJoie tell Davis when he wakes up in the hospital?

6. What advice does Prof give regarding the Constitution?

7. How will Davis and Prof's trip to Terra proceed?

8. What is the Chairman's response to Davis and Prof at the end of chapter 16?

9. What happens to Mike at the end of the novel?

10. What is the outcome of "Operation Hard Rock"?

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 issue of whether Mike is expendable is brought up several times throughout the novel. Is Mike expendable because he is simply a computer, or is his self-awareness enough to make him a "real" being? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Mum and Wyoh are two of the most central female characters in the novel. Compare and contrast these two characters. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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