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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. Who offers to teach Dua when she comes home in Chapter 3b?

2. What does Odeen explain that the change in the Sun will do to help them in Chapter 3c?

3. What is the message that is spelled out about the pump in Chapter 6a?

4. What is unusual about Lunarites that prevents regular tourists from attending some events in Chapter 4?

5. Who is the tour guide giving a tour for in Chapter 1 of Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dua feel betrayed in Chapter 4?

2. What does Odeen realize about passing and fear in Chapter 4b?

3. What is Dua determined to do in Chapter 5a?

4. Describe the Lunar gymnasiums.

5. What does Denison consider a mistake by Lamont in Chapter 10?

6. Wat is Selene guessing at and what does Denison realize about her in Chapter 10?

7. What purpose does Neville think Denison can have in Chapter 7?

8. Why is Tritt angry and hurt in Chapter 5c?

9. Why does Denison think that no one will do without the pump?

10. What does Dua realize about Estwald and what happens subsequently in Chapter 7abc?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character that Denison grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

There are many different cultures in "The Gods Themselves" related to the different kinds of characters (people, robots, aliens) and the different settings (earth, moon, etc.) Which aspects appear invented and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Asimov's life? Do some research and discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Denison. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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