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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 advantage of a line marriage?

2. What are Loonies willing to do with FN troops?

3. Who planted the question about police and military that was asked of Davis?

4. The ambassadors to Earth will be traveling in what vessel?

5. How many are waiting to greet Davis and Prof at Tube Station West when they land?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Terran journalists feel about the Loonies in chapter 17?

2. What happens at the Davis family's dinner in chapter 15?

3. What is the Chairman's response to Davis and Prof at the end of chapter 16?

4. What are the Committee members' objections to Prof's speech?

5. What proposal does Prof make to the Indian government?

6. What is the punishment for the six rapist/murderers?

7. What is the outcome of "Operation Hard Rock"?

8. How is the trip to Terra for Davis?

9. How do the Loonies' react to Prof's speech regarding the Chairman's proposal?

10. What is "Operation Hard Rock"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The resolution of the novel and the author's description of life after the Revolution says a lot about the author's attitude. How do you think the author feels about the Lunar revolution and other revolutions in history? What message do you think he is trying to convey? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

"Tanstaafl" is an important concept in this novel and one of the Party's mottoes. Examine several instances in the novel where this concept comes into play and how it is applicable to each. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

There are many Biblical references throughout the novel. For example, the comparison of Luna's battle against Terra to that of David and Goliath. Explore the significance of these references to the novel's plot. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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