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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 does Davis think that the Authority says that Terra must recover its costs?

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

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

4. For what is Davis arrested?

5. Where is Davis at the beginning of chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What can the laser drills also be used for?

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

4. What part do women play in the Party?

5. What does Davis hate about North Americans?

6. What is "Operation Hard Rock"?

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

8. How is the trip to Terra for Davis?

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

10. How is Selene created?

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

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.

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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