1. Who was a popular newscaster before the Population Police came into power but was exiled?
(a) Aldous Krakenaur.
(b) Oscar Wydell.
(c) Philip Twinings.
(d) Mr. Talbot.

2. In literature, what refers to the inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Oxymoron.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Juxtaposition.

3. In Chapter 21, as Luke makes his way through the crowd in front of the Population Police Headquarters, he sees people doing what?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Kicking dogs.
(c) Shooting one another.
(d) Weeping.

4. In Chapter 26, to remain unseen, Luke escapes how?
(a) Through the window.
(b) Through the cellar.
(c) Through the chimney.
(d) Through the back door.

5. In literature, what is the central topic, subject, or concept addressed in a story?
(a) Theme.
(b) Obstacle.
(c) Objective.
(d) Action.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what literary device does the author cause a character to speak or act erroneously out of ignorance of some portion of the truth of which the reader/audience is aware?

2. What point in the plot marks a change, for the better or the worse, in the protagonist's affairs?

3. In Chapter 22, Luke changes into a long sleeve shirt that who left behind?

4. In Chapter 4, Officer Houk tells Luke to pick up the old woman and take her to the town square where he can do what?

5. In fiction, what refers to the manner in which the author tells the story?

(see the answer key)

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