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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 Act will Roger be indicted under if he leaks the story of aliens to America?

2. What does Roger report General Powers advises the family do?

3. What power does Kreton have?

4. What trait does Kreton say is endearing in Earthlings?

5. What type of trip does Kreton say the trip to Earth was?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Kreton states he envies humans for being imperfect. Why do you think he says that?

3. What is Kreton's response to the question of whether his people are there to establish trade? Communications?

4. Why is Reba concerned about the marriage of Ellen and Conrad.

5. What are the limitations placed on the Speldings as a result of Kreton's presence?

6. What reasons does Kreton give for not explaining where his planet is, and what does he admit his species does not do, as part of the conversation?

7. Was Kreton an evil character? Why or why not?

8. Delton 4 promises to turn time backward, so that none of the events in the play occurred. What good things will thus be erased, as well?

9. Delton 4 says Kreton sees the world as his plaything. Do you think this is accurate?

10. Describe the spaceship, as it is explained by the aide.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the play, Kreton is treated by the government as property, and told he is to function as a weapon. However, Kreton admits he is a mammal, for all intensive purposes, and it is clear he is a living, thinking individual.

Part 1. Discuss how Kreton's ability to limit his emotions could help him function as a weapon of the United States. Conversely, without emotion, discuss how Kreton could function against his purpose as a weapon. Be sure to use elements of Kreton's personality as presented in the play in your answer.

Part 2. Do you think the use of a living, thinking mammal as a possession and a weapon is a moral thing to do? Why or why not? Be sure to include elements of the play in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In the play, martial law is declares as part of security measures. Discuss the following in terms of martial law in the play:

Part 1. Who declares Martial law in the play? Why? What is the purpose of martial law in the play?

Part 2. What are the consequences of such a declaration on the inhabitants of the Spelding household? On Conrad? On Kreton? On viewers of Roger's broadcast?

Part 3. Do you think martial law is fair to innocent individuals such as the Speldings? If so, what are your justifications? If not, what would your alternate solution be to keep from having international panic?

Essay Topic 3

In the play, Kreton notes several times that humans are addicted to violence. Do you agree? Why or why not? What elements in society tend to perpetuate that viewpoint? What elements refute it? Why? Do you feel that our society is one of violence? Has the world become more violent since the writing of the play? Why or why not? What does this indicate about Kreton's statement?

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