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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Powers tell Kreton to do about taking over the world?
2. Why is Kreton surprised sex is such a taboo topic?
3. How much of his brain does Kreton claim to use?
4. What does Conrad suggest to take over the world?
5. What does Kreton believe is a symbol for sex?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the play, Kreton is treated by the government as property, and told he is to function as a weapon. However, Kreton admits he is a mammal, for all intensive purposes, and it is clear he is a living, thinking individual.
Part 1. Discuss how Kreton's ability to limit his emotions could help him function as a weapon of the United States. Conversely, without emotion, discuss how Kreton could function against his purpose as a weapon. Be sure to use elements of Kreton's personality as presented in the play in your answer.
Part 2. Do you think the use of a living, thinking mammal as a possession and a weapon is a moral thing to do? Why or why not? Be sure to include elements of the play in your answer.
Essay Topic 2
In the play, martial law is declares as part of security measures. Discuss the following in terms of martial law in the play:
Part 1. Who declares Martial law in the play? Why? What is the purpose of martial law in the play?
Part 2. What are the consequences of such a declaration on the inhabitants of the Spelding household? On Conrad? On Kreton? On viewers of Roger's broadcast?
Part 3. Do you think martial law is fair to innocent individuals such as the Speldings? If so, what are your justifications? If not, what would your alternate solution be to keep from having international panic?
Essay Topic 3
In the book, there are several references made to time travel, and the effects of such an event. Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. If Kreton's war had taken place, would history have changed? Why? What was Kreton's intended result? Would that have affected the future of the planet? Why or why not?
2. Kreton notes that history books would have to be altered. In real life, are history books ever changed? Why or why not? What does this say about time? What does this say about our perception of time? Was Kreton right, therefore, when he said time was relative? Why or why not?
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