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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the child who Sandoz meets as they are making introductions to each other?
2. Anne reveals that from Supaari he has learned that the humans have mixed up __________ roles for the people.
3. Which of the crew members faints at the news that the planet is one which can sustain life?
4. What was the color of the natives when the crew members happen upon them in the village?
5. What is in the food that the humans grow which causes the Runa to reproduce at much higher rates than they may want?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The question of whether God is real or not is one which is hotly debated in this book, causing characters to shift their positions in relation to events which take place.
Part 1: Why do you think the question of whether God is real or not comes up so often during this book?
Part 2: Do you think that the reality of God is an important question to answer? Why or why not?
Part 3: Do you think that the reality of God can ever be truly answered? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The disfigurement of hands in this story seems to be symbolic for the characters who experience these losses.
Part 1: Why do you think the hands are being disfigured so often in this story?
Part 2: Why do you think Felipe and Sandoz end up with hands that are disfigured?
Part 3: What is the symbolism of hands that are not available for use? Why?
Essay Topic 3
While Sandoz is outfitted with prosthetics which allow him to function better, these only serve to make him feel worse.
Part 1: Do you think that having prosthetics would be an enjoyable experience? Why or why not?
Part 2: Why do you think that Sandoz is still upset even though he can use his hands more?
Part 3: Do you think Sandoz is being ungrateful? Why or why not?
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