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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 denied access to the Lenin?

2. How do the midshipmen get from the museum to the nearest city?

3. Where do the midshipmen crash their lifeboats?

4. How do the midshipmen try to call the Lenin from Castle City?

5. Once Bury has left the MacArthur, he becomes more and more what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Horace changed because of his contact with the Moties?

2. Why are the Moties not concerned about Kevin and his dislike of their counteroffer?

3. What are the different beliefs about the Moties held by the scientists and the military men?

4. What about the asteroids around Mote Prime shock and amaze the scientists?

5. Who is in charge in Castle City?

6. How do Ben and Rod force Bury into cooperation?

7. Why does Fowler require that the Moties shoot first before the Navy attacks?

8. What comfort do the Moties find in the thoughts of the Blockade?

9. After the funeral service for the fallen men, how does Kevin help Rod?

10. What element does Sally and Rod's relationship demonstrate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is anthropomorphism? How does anthropomorphism influence the actions of the characters in this story? Provide at least three examples from the text in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does the theme of experiencing loss in order to gain play out in the story? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the importance of the theory of survival of the fittest? How is it proven, or disproved, through the actions of the characters in the book? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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