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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. How long has Lamont been working on his theory in Chapter 5?

2. Who is thinking about how different he/she is from the Emotionals in Chapter 1a?

3. Who desperately wants a third baby in Chapter 1c?

4. What does Lamont think is corrupting the Sun in Chapter 5?

5. Who does Lamont make an appointment with in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Odeen learn from Losten in Chapter 2b?

3. What startling discovery does Lamont make about the Electron Pump in Chapter 5?

4. What is Hallam's theory about the tungsten in Chapter 2?

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

6. Describe Dr. Lamont.

7. What does Tritt do in Chapter 2c that is unusual?

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

9. Describe Dr. Bronowski.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Asimov discusses both reproduction and sexuality in detail, contrasting humans and aliens in "The Gods Themselves". Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the characters of Denison and Lamont.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for "The Gods Themselves". What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in "The Gods Themselves"?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the depiction of these two female characters in the book, Selene and Dua. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

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