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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roger report he needs to leave the house?
(a) Permission from his wife.
(b) A key.
(c) A sledgehammer.
(d) Permission from Powers.

2. What does Kreton state his species doesn't do that humans do that he gives as a reason for not being able to explain his origins?
(a) Humans talk.
(b) Humans eat.
(c) Humans die.
(d) Humans sleep.

3. What does Conrad use as a name for hotel reservations at the Jefferson Davis?
(a) Tom Powers.
(b) Roger Conrad.
(c) Tim Ollinger.
(d) Claude Ollinger.

4. What does Reba note to Tom that has changed in her appearance?
(a) She is tan.
(b) She is heavier.
(c) She is now blond.
(d) Her hair is longer.

5. What does Kreton note he has decided he will do to the world?
(a) Take charge of it.
(b) Erase it.
(c) Blow it up.
(d) Love it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event did Kreton want to see?

2. How long did it take for Kreton to reach Earth?

3. What does Powers send his Captain to go do before he speaks to Kreton?

4. What power does Kreton have?

5. What does Powers admit he thinks Kreton is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Powers' complaint at the beginning of the play in terms of what he has been given as responsibility, and who he blames for the change.

2. Describe Kreton's appearance.

3. Explain why Roger is upset about Powers' revelations on the UFO, and what he tries to do about it.

4. Ellen accuses Kreton of being a vampire of emotions. Do you agree?

5. Kreton tells Conrad that humans are "blood thirsty savages." Do you believe this is true?

6. Describe the machine Powers invented for laundry.

7. Powers has an infatuation with laundry. Describe his conversation with Kreton about the topic.

8. Explain which powers the military plans to use, and why?

9. What happens when Powers threatens to take Kreton's ship apart?

10. Delton 4 says Kreton sees the world as his plaything. Do you think this is accurate?

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