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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. Where is the epicenter of the battle that occurs in chapter 23?

2. What is the key to cheap shipping, according to Davis?

3. Who presides over the first half of the meeting?

4. What happens to the six rapist-murderers?

5. Who has the floor during the first Congress meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "Operation Hard Rock"?

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

3. What is the content of Selene's first speech?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is the Declaration dated 4 July?

10. How is Selene created?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The resolution of the novel and the author's description of life after the Revolution says a lot about the author's attitude. How do you think the author feels about the Lunar revolution and other revolutions in history? What message do you think he is trying to convey? 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

Selene is created based upon the characteristics of an ideal leader. Explore the reasons behind each of the decisions regarding Selene's appearance and fictional background. Is their importance exaggerated? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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