Schismatrix Plus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bruce Sterling
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Schismatrix Plus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bruce Sterling
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 won't talk to him if he takes drugs?

2. What is the name of the group of criminal biochemists?

3. What is Lindsay seeking?

4. What rumor has spread about Lindsay?

5. What is this faction rumored to practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are habitats sacred?

2. Why does it take courage for Lindsay to approach the Nephrine Black Medicals?

3. What does Alexandrina view as very sad?

4. What is the Geisha Bank?

5. What news hits Constantine hard?

6. What does Greta suggest when they arrive back at her suite?

7. How does the Fortuna Miner's Democracy react to the contents of Lindsay's bag?

8. Why does Lindsay feel secure in his incognito clothes?

9. Why is Lindsay hesitant to get a rejuvenation?

10. What is the point of Carnaval and why do the pirates want the Shapers to join in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Investors way regarding business. Compare it with the way business models are done in our world. What are some of the main differences? Some similarities? Would the Investors way of doing business succeed on Earth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lindsay's initial lack of desire for going in for treatment for aging. What is he afraid to lose? Do these fears have merit? Why or why not? What could Lindsay stand to gain?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Constantine and Lindsay's relationship. What is the catalyst that threw the two friends apart? For what reason does this relationship continue to stay soured? Utilizing quotes from the book, draw a detailed character analysis of the two as friends and as enemies.

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