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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 advantage of a line marriage?

2. Where do Davis and Prof go two days after landing?

3. According to LaJoie, what will the embargo introduce?

4. Why does Davis shut down radar after the third bombing of North America?

5. How many are waiting to greet Davis and Prof at Tube Station West when they land?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the Davis family's dinner in chapter 15?

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

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

4. How do Terran journalists feel about the Loonies in chapter 17?

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

6. What is the content of Selene's first speech?

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

8. What is Davis' rebuttal to the idea that Luna owes the Authority for being able to live tax-free?

9. What are the benefits of using a catapult for shipping as explained by Davis to Dr. Chan?

10. What part do women play in the Party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the two main settings in the book: Luna and Terra.

Essay Topic 2

The end result of the Revolution reflects the author's attitude toward revolution in general. What do you think his attitude is? What message, if any, do you think the author is trying to convey? Why? Why do you think he has the attitude that he does? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the roles of the female Party members with those of the males. What responsibilities does each group have? Is the work of one group any more important than that of the other? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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