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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait does Kreton say is endearing in Earthlings?
(a) They are emotional.
(b) They are sensitive.
(c) They are very proud.
(d) They are neurotic.

2. What is Ellen majoring in?
(a) Women's literature.
(b) Art appreciation.
(c) Actuarial sciences.
(d) Journalism.

3. What does Kreton note he has decided he will do to the world?
(a) Blow it up.
(b) Love it.
(c) Take charge of it.
(d) Erase it.

4. What type of trip does Kreton say the trip to Earth was?
(a) A business trip.
(b) A social trip.
(c) An educational trip.
(d) A pleasure trip.

5. Why does Roger believe he has different rights than others?
(a) He is a member of free press.
(b) He is a member of the government.
(c) He is a family friend.
(d) He is a member of an elite force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What power does Kreton have?

2. What does Roger claim is the cause of people seeing a spacecraft?

3. What does Conrad claim to be in addition to a farmer?

4. How does Kreton explain that he lives both on another planet and not on another planet?

5. What does Roger report he needs to leave the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. The book makes reference to Ellen as playing Joan of Arc. What is meant by this?

2. Throughout the novel, Reba has been concerned about things other than an alien presence. What issues have been of concern for her?

3. Why is Powers upset he is in charge of the Kreton project?

4. In the end of the play, who is (are) the only character(s) who end(s) up being selfless?

5. Kreton notes that war is the specialty of humans. Is this true?

6. Explain Powers' complaint at the beginning of the play in terms of what he has been given as responsibility, and who he blames for the change.

7. What does Kreton's statement about the food Ellen brings indicate about his position on eating meat?

8. What reasons does Kreton give for coming to Earth?

9. What plans do Ellen and Conrad have, and what are they planning to tell the others at dinner?

10. What is each character thinking at the end of Act I?

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