R.U.R. Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

R.U.R. Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Damon scream for Alquist to do?

2. Who does Helena say gave her her name?

3. Where has Damon arrived from?

4. What does Alquist smash?

5. What does Helena say is happening outside?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

R.U.R is part of the science fiction genre.

1) What are the conventions of the genre in terms of character, language and plot?

2) In what way did R.U.R help to set the template for similar plays and works of literature? Do modern novels and plays still use the ideas the author uses in R.U.R?

Essay Topic 2

A film version of R.U.R is scheduled to be releases in 2011. Why are the themes and ideas used in the play still relevant over 80 years later? How will the filmmakers have to adapt the themes of the play to fit in with the new environment?

Essay Topic 3

R.U.R is famous for having introduced the word robot into popular culture. How has the term and the idea that robots could exist evolved? Why have humans been so fascinated by robots? What part do robots play in today's society?

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