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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 do Terran newscasts report after the two cruisers attack Luna's surface?

2. What happens to Prof at the end of chapter 16?

3. Who dies near the end of the novel?

4. What does Prof say about the new Constitution?

5. Who planted the question about police and military that was asked of Davis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Selene created?

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

3. What advice does Prof give regarding the Constitution?

4. What part do women play in the Party?

5. According to Davis, what are the benefits of a line marriage?

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

7. What does Prof think of the Chairman's proposal to Davis?

8. What does Anna mention during the family's dinnertime discussion?

9. What proposal does Prof make to the Indian government?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Both Mike and Prof approach the Revolution from the standpoint of an intellectual "game." Compare and contrast these two characters, focusing on their reasons for being involved in, and attitudes toward, the Revolution. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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