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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 Powers complain was dropped into his lap?

2. What does Powers explain UFO stands for?

3. 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?

4. What adjective does Kreton use to describe hydrogen?

5. What does Conrad use as a name for hotel reservations at the Jefferson Davis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Conrad and Ellen tried to check into a hotel?

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

3. Why does the fight excite Kreton?

4. What is Roger afraid Kreton truly represents? What is Kreton's reply to this?

5. Is Powers' treatment of the aide justified? Why or why not?

6. Explain why Kreton's race no longer multiplies.

7. Explain why Kreton knows being found by Delton 4 would be difficult.

8. Aside from the politics of war, what does Powers complain will suffer as a result of this war?

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

10. Why does Kreton have a difficult time explaining how long it took him to reach Earth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the play, Kreton notes several times that humans are addicted to violence. Do you agree? Why or why not? What elements in society tend to perpetuate that viewpoint? What elements refute it? Why? Do you feel that our society is one of violence? Has the world become more violent since the writing of the play? Why or why not? What does this indicate about Kreton's statement?

Essay Topic 2

Kreton and Ellen represent dueling forces in "Visit to a Small Planet" and have a major impact on the lives of the other characters in the play.

Part 1. Compare and contrast the characters of Kreton and Ellen by the end of the play. How are these characters the same? How are they different? What changes do the go through as the play moves forward?

Part 2. What would the result have been if Ellen's character had not evolved through the play? Be sure to use information from the novel to discuss your answer.

Part 3. What are the motivations for the actions of each of the characters? Are these motivations similar or different? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Kreton explains that his race is superior to humans, in that they no longer have passion. Discuss your thoughts on his statement. Does Kreton seem superior to you? Why or why not? What benefits do emotions have for humans? Are there any downfalls? What would life be like without passion? Is this an improvement? Why or why not? Be sure to include information from the play in your answers.

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