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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. Where is the epicenter of the battle that occurs in chapter 23?

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

3. Prof offers to talk under what circumstances?

4. What is the proper term for Luna, according to the Federated Nations?

5. In the context of chapter 15, what are "chops"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Mike at the end of the novel?

4. What can the laser drills also be used for?

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

6. What does Prof think of the Chairman's proposal to Davis?

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

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

9. Why is the Declaration dated 4 July?

10. What is Davis' rebuttal to the idea that Luna owes the Authority for being able to live tax-free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A catapult is used both as a weapon and as a cost-effective means of shipping in this novel. Examine the feasibility of such an idea with real-world physics and the financing involved. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two main settings in the book: Luna and Terra.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Davis and Mike. Why are the two such good friends? What are their similarities and differences? What makes Davis care about Mike? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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