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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 is the name of the member of the Triad that speaks to Dua in Chapter 1b?

2. Who has learning in Chapter 2a?

3. Who sends Bronowski a message in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Lamont visit in Chapter 8?

5. What does Odeen's friend suggest that he find for Dua in Chapter 2a?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

2. Why is it important to feed Dua in Chapter 1c?

3. Describe Dua.

4. What does Dr. Bronowski discover in Chapter 6?

5. Why is an Emotional necessary for a baby in Chapter 2a?

6. What does Hallam say about energy and the two universes in Chapter 2?

7. What does Lamont do with his new knowledge that leaves him visibly upset in Chapter 6?

8. Describe the Hard Ones.

9. What happens to Lamont because of Hallam's anger in Chapter 5?

10. Describe the relationship of the Emotional, Parental, and Rational in having a baby.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women in this book takes on very different forms. For example, Dua is an alien while Selene is tour guide for the Lunar colony of the moon. Describe and compare.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Gods Themselves". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Hallam and Lamont are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Dr. Hallam had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Lamont had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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