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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 are Loonies urged to keep handy?

2. What do the FN troops intended to protect Luna actually do?

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

4. What happens to Prof at the end of chapter 16?

5. What can the laser drills do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What part do women play in the Party?

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

3. How is Selene created?

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

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

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

7. Why is the Declaration dated 4 July?

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

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

10. How is the trip to Terra for Davis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Mike and Prof approach the Revolution from the standpoint of an intellectual "game." Compare and contrast these two characters, focusing on their reasons for being involved in, and attitudes toward, the Revolution. 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

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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