Special Sub-Topic: "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" Authored by: JayInIndy Sub-topic of: Heinlein, Robert A.

Mycroft Holmes was

A computer. High-Optional, Multi-Evaluating Supervisor, Mark IV,(HOLMES IV). Given the name Mycroft by Manuel Garcia O'Kelly Davis.

Wyoming's last name was

Knott & knott. Hence the Joke, "Wye Not?"

Chairman Adam Selene was

Leader of the Revolution. He was also the computer Mike. He was chosen by Manual, Prof, and Wyoming to lead the Revolution, because being a computer he could not be tortured into giving away secrets, and because he was the one who planned the tatics used to free Luna from its oppressors.

One of Heinlein's main characters from two of his other novels got her start here. What was her name?

Hazel Meade. The other two novels she appears in are "The Rolling Stones" (as Hazel Meade Stone, mother of Roger Stone) and "The Cat Who Walks Through Walls" (starting as Gwendolyn Novak, she later reveals that she is not only Hazel Meade Stone,but is MUCH older than she appears).

What is the primary weapon Mike decides to use against Mother Earth?

Throwing Rocks. Lauched by Electromagnetic Catapult, the Revolutionaries launched large Artificial Asteroids of rock at Earth. Guided by Mike to targets devoid of life (deserts, oceans, and high mountain tops)these homemade meteors were primarily meant as a warning.("See,we could have destroyed your cities,we will destroy your Cities if you do not give us our freedom.")

What was the name of the nation the "Loonies" formed after the Revolution?

Luna Free State. Their flag has the Word TANSTAAFL(There Aint No Such Thing As A Free Lunch)on it.

What was the name of the cartoon character the Revolutionists used to help get their message out to the people?

Simon Jester & simon jester. His appearence was a smiling face with a pair of devil's horns.

Other than English,what is the primary language used throughout the novel?

Russian & russian. Tovorish, Pravda, etc. For decades before the novel was set, Luna had been used as a Penal Colony by the various nations of Earth, with Russia and America holding their prisoners at Luna City, the primary setting of the book.

A hard one. What was Professor de la Paz's first name?

Bernardo. Had to throw one hard one in here...

Finally an easy one. True or false: Manual and Wyoming get married.

t. Yes, the night before Manual goes to Earth, Wyoming marries into his family.