Question #1 – Consider Alas, Babylon from the perspective of when it was written.

a) What is its message?

b) What did you find most compelling?

c) What issues from the period written led to the creation of this novel?

Specifics:

You must address all three points.

Write in THIRD person for this question.

Please support your claims with specifics from the novel.
Cite outside sources when addressing issues during the period.
You MUST provide citations.
Refrain from a literary analysis – the importance of the novel comes from its Cold War visions, not the writing styles.

Length – at least 700 words – no more than 900.

Question # 2 – Address the following from Soviet Baby Boomers.

1) Has this book changed your views on the Cold War Soviet Union? Explain your reply.

2) Compare the Soviet Boomer to that of their US counterpart.

Specifics:

You must address both aspects of the question.

You may use first person in this section – please do not overuse “I”

Please support your claims with specifics from the book.
Cite outside sources additional sources.
You MUST provide citations.
Length – at least 700 words – no more than 1000.