10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What is Malachi Constant's source of wealth at the beginning of the novel?
2. What happens to Malachi when he is taken to Mars?
3. What is the true purpose of the Martian army's invasion of Earth?
4. What does the Church of God the Utterly Indifferent teach?
5. What choice does Boaz make when he and Malachi are trapped on Mercury?
6. Who is Salo and why has he been on Titan for so long?
7. What is the revelation about humanity's greatest achievements like Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China?
8. What object does Chrono carry throughout the novel, and what is its actual significance?
9. How does Beatrice respond to losing her wealth and status?
10. What does Salo do after learning the full truth about the Tralfamadorian manipulation of human civilization?
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This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
