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2001: A Space Odyssey
Arthur C. Clarke
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Summary & Analysis
Part One (Chapters 1–6)
Part Two (Chapters 7–14)
Part Three (Chapters 15–20)
Parts Three and Four (Chapters 21–24)
Part Four (Chapters 25–30)
Part Five (Chapters 31–40)
Part Six (Chapters 41–47)
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Hal
David Bowman
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Part One (Chapters 1-6)
Part Two (Chapters 7-14)
Part Three (Chapters 15-20)
Parts Three and Four (Chapters 21-24)
Part Four (Chapters 25-30)
Part Five (Chapters 31-40)
Part Six (Chapters 41-47)
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Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following themes does Hal demonstrate most?
Accoutrements of space travel
Space exploration
Omniscience
Perils of technology
2
of 5
Bowman's transformation and the Moon-Watcher story are both examples of which theme?
Evolution
Omniscient narration
Technological malfunction
Space exploration
3
of 5
The adhesive sauce used to secure utensils on the spaceship is an example of which theme or motif?
Accoutrements of space travel
Omniscient narration
Technological malfunction
Evolution
4
of 5
What real-life military technological innovation does 2001 explore the dangers of?
Submarines
IEDs
Nuclear weaponry
Bomb-sniffing robots
5
of 5
The manned flight to Saturn and human hibernation are examples of which theme in the novel?
Evolution
Omniscient narration
Technological malfunction
Space exploration
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