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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. How does Kreton explain that he lives both on another planet and not on another planet?
(a) He lives on Mars.
(b) He lives on the moon.
(c) He lives in the ocean.
(d) He lives in another dimension.

2. What does Roger claim is the cause of people seeing a spacecraft?
(a) An optical illusion.
(b) Mass hysteria.
(c) Stress.
(d) Drugs.

3. What does Reba note Ellen must do before marrying Conrad?
(a) Move out of the house.
(b) Finish college.
(c) See the spacecraft.
(d) Own a home.

4. What piece of equipment does Powers ask about in terms of the ship?
(a) The instrument panel.
(b) The lights.
(c) The doors.
(d) The wings.

5. What does Roger tell Ellen to marry for?
(a) Children.
(b) Money.
(c) World peace.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen notice Roger has in the television appearance?

2. What does Powers admit he thinks Kreton is?

3. What does Ellen say she would like to do that is important?

4. Why does Kreton claim he needs to lay down?

5. Why does Roger believe he has different rights than others?

Short Essay Questions

1. Kreton notes the best scientific discoveries, including the atom bomb, radar, and lunch meat, were all discovered during war. Is this true?

2. What does Powers see as the biggest problem in war?

3. Throughout the novel, Reba has been concerned about things other than an alien presence. What issues have been of concern for her?

4. What reasons does Kreton give for not explaining where his planet is, and what does he admit his species does not do, as part of the conversation?

5. The book makes reference to Ellen as playing Joan of Arc. What is meant by this?

6. What is each character thinking at the end of Act I?

7. Why is Roger annoyed with Conrad and Ellen?

8. Describe the scene when Kreton reveals his power. What can he do? How does he prove it?

9. 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.

10. Why does the fight excite Kreton?

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