Nightfall - Analysis Quiz

Which character in "Nightfall" is associated with science and reason?

Question Answer Choices Latimer Anton Theremon Sheerin

Which character in "Nightfall" is associated with religion and a sense of wonder?

Question Answer Choices Sheerin Anton Latimer Theremon

What is the main reason the inhabitants of the planet in "Nightfall" fear darkness?

Question Answer Choices They believe darkness brings monsters. They associate darkness with bad luck. They are always in constant daylight. They think darkness causes illness.

What initiates the collapse of civilization on the planet in "Nightfall"?

Question Answer Choices A volcanic eruption. A massive earthquake. A total eclipse. A sudden plague.

Which character in "Nightfall" is associated with social science and dealing with passion and madness?

Question Answer Choices Anton Sheerin Latimer Theremon

How often does darkness appear in the world of Asimov's "Nightfall"?

Question Answer Choices Once every 3,000 years Once every 500 years Once every 2,049 years Once every 1,000 years

What long-held beliefs are destroyed when darkness falls in Nightfall?

Question Answer Choices The belief that their world is flat. The belief that there are no other stars and planets in their universe. The belief that their sun will never set. The belief that they are the only intelligent beings.

What do the cultists in Asimov's "Nightfall" believe the darkness caused by the eclipse signifies?

Question Answer Choices It signifies the arrival of a new golden age. It has supernatural significance and heralds the end of the world. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs every 2,049 years. It represents a time for scientific discovery and progress.

Which character in "Nightfall" is associated with cynicism and doubt?

Question Answer Choices Sheerin Anton Latimer Theremon

What happens to the inhabitants of the planet in Asimov's "Nightfall" when they experience darkness?

Question Answer Choices They fall into a deep sleep and dream of stars. They become enlightened and build monuments. They gather together and sing songs of hope. They go insane and burn cities.