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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 does Prof say will happen if his demands are not met?

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

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

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

5. For what is Davis arrested?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Davis hate about North Americans?

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

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

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

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

7. What part do women play in the Party?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Luna is established as a penal colony for Terra. Compare Luna to other such colonies established throughout history, for example, Australia's beginnings as a penal colony for Britain. What are the necessary differences? What are the similarities? How did other penal colonies throughout history obtain their freedom? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Mike's "jokes" are central to his character; however, some are funny, while others are just cruel. Explore these "jokes" and what they tell the reader about Mike's character. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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