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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many uniformed pols take Jason Taverner into custody from Ruth Rae's place?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 12.
2. From what source had Felix Buckman procured the stamp he gives to Alys?
(a) From a political prisoner buying his freedom.
(b) From his father.
(c) From the black market.
(d) From Jason Taverner.
3. What emotion does Ruth Rae say is the most powerful one on earth?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Joy.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Grief.
4. Felix Buckman thinks at one point that he is "like Byron, fighting for" (111) what?
(a) Peace.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Equality.
(d) Truth.
5. Jason Taverner escapes from the Buckman home by what method?
(a) He runs off down the street and toward Kathy's apartment.
(b) He asks a woman for a ride in her quibble.
(c) He gets Alys to give him a ride.
(d) He asks a woman for a ride in her flipflap.
Short Answer Questions
1. Ruth Rae tells Jason Taverner that when a person loves, they "cease to" (118) take what action?
2. What was the highest degree Felix Buckman earned at a university?
3. What hallucination does Jason Taverner witness when he looks at Alys?
4. Into whom does Jason Taverner run on his way out of the police station?
5. Alys agrees to remove the surveillance devices from Jason Taverner for what reason?
Short Essay Questions
1. To what metaphorical object does Felix Buckman liken his newfound tool for dealing with sixes?
2. Explain how the phone grid within the narrative functions.
3. What do Alys's clothes symbolize within the narrative?
4. What is Felix Buckman's belief about chaos?
5. What plan does Buckman ultimately adopt with regard to Jason?
6. Into whom does Jason run on his way out of the police station?
7. What does Alys say is the reason that she wants to help Jason Taverner?
8. What connection does Ruth Rae make between love and grief?
9. What is ironic about Felix Buckman's disapproval of another character's feelings about family?
10. With what object does Felix Buckman bribe Alys in Chapter 10?
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