Alas, Babylon Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What does Florence Wechek do for work?

Western Union manager

2. When does Florence normally wake up?

6:30 AM.

3. Who is Sir Percy?

a yellow cat

4. What are Anthony and Cleo?

African lovebirds

5. What kind of daily routine does Florence have?

one that does not vary

6. What does Florence eat for breakfast?

orange juice and eggs

7. What did the Russians launch at the beginning of the book?

a Sputnik spy satellite

8. Where do Syrian tanks go near the beginning of the book?

across the Jordan border

9. What kind of music does Florence like to listen to?

country music

10. What is Randy wearing as he stands outside with his binoculars?

pajamas

11. Who were Randy's parents?

Gertrude and Judge Bragg

12. How old is Randy?

thirty-two

13. What does Randy think of Florence?

she's a gossipy old...
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