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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. Who is hospitalized for exhaustion after the Battle of Corridors?

2. What proposal is made at dinner at the Davis household in chapter 15?

3. Who dies near the end of the novel?

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

5. What song does Jester rewrite?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does LaJoie tell Davis when he wakes up in the hospital?

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

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

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

5. What does Davis say about the troops dispatched to protect Luna?

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

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

8. What does Davis hate about North Americans?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Color plays an important role in this novel: the yellow coats of the guards, the red cap of sponsorship, etc. Examine the usage of color in the novel, its significance and effectiveness. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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