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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. If Prof goes Earthside to deliver the document, what are the odds for success?

2. What nation, according to Davis, has opinions about everything?

3. What happened to Warden during the initial stage of the revolution?

4. Where does Davis awaken after fainting?

5. What do the Terrans use as weapons at Tycho Under and Churchill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of the "Battle in Corridors"?

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

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

4. What is the punishment for the six rapist/murderers?

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

6. What are the Committee members' objections to Prof's speech?

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

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

9. What is "Operation Hard Rock"?

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

Compare and contrast the characters of the Warden and Selene. Which is a more effective leader? Which has more desirable leadership characteristics? Why? Do you think that if Selene had lived, he would have eventually been overthrown as the Warden was? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Luna's system of line marriages is an important concept in the novel. Take a position for or against such an arrangement and argue your position. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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