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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 does Beatrice ask Winston to tell her when he materializes again?

2. What activity does Unk find particularly pleasant?

3. During the first two years at the Wilburhampton, who was Noel's only visitor?

4. What is the name of Malachi's company?

5. Who are the models in the MoonMist cigarette ad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is United Hotcake?

2. Why does Malachi send offensive letters to Beatrice?

3. What are goofballs and what is their purpose?

4. According to the narrator, what did Earth's advance agents find in space that had already been found in abundance on Earth?

5. Who is Martin Koradubian?

6. Describe Noel Constant's investment strategy.

7. As Unk's unit is marching through Phoebe, why does Unk drop the grenade and leave his unit?

8. As "Cheers in the Wirehouse" opens, the reader learns that Malachi Constant is using the name Jonah K. Rowley. Why?

9. What did the invitation to witness the materialization say regarding the relationship between Malachi and Winston? Why is this odd for Malachi?

10. When Malachi greets Winston during the materialization, Malachi experiences an unfamiliar feeling and starts to feel panicky. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the relationship of Malachi and Beatrice at the beginning of the story and at the end of the story. What major theme in the novel is showcased in the development of their relationship? Explain and support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Winston makes many predictions regarding the life of Malachi and Beatrice, some of which come true, but all of which affect the lives of Malachi and Beatrice. How are Malachi and Beatrice's lives affected by Winston's predictions? Support your answers with examples from the text. Then, explore three of Winston's predictions as to the prediction he gives and the actual outcomes. Examine how the actions of Malachi and Beatrice helped bring about Winston's prediction or hindered his predictions. Again, support your answers with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Before leaving Titan to travel to Earth, Salo hypnotizes Constant and tells him that something very good will happen just before Constant dies. Explore Salo's motivations for doing this. What does Salo gain by sharing this revelation with Malachi? What does Salo hope to give to Malachi? Is Salo successful? Why or why not? Finally, explore how Salo's revelation to Malachi affects Malachi's final days. Support your answers with examples from the book.

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