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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 long do citizens have to work in the society of Boston 2000?
(a) 24 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 35 years.
(d) 55 years.

2. How are citizens paid in Boston 2000?
(a) Based on hours worked.
(b) Based on career.
(c) Based on gender.
(d) All receive an equal amount.

3. Why does Julian say labor strikes were successful in his time?
(a) The format of government.
(b) Because of labor organizations.
(c) The power of the people.
(d) The acceptance from businesses.

4. Who is responsible for making sure labor supply equals demand?
(a) The people.
(b) The government.
(c) The top corporations.
(d) The production department.

5. What group do the mentally and physically ill form?
(a) Special needs army.
(b) Relief group.
(c) Nonworkers group.
(d) Invalid corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator engaged to in 1887?

2. What does Dr. Leete call Edith when it comes to shopping?

3. What two classes does this society consist of?

4. When selecting a trade, who is preference given to?

5. In terms of legislation, what is the system of 2000 dependent on?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Dr. Leete, what is excessive individualism?

2. What does Edith offer to Julian and make him promise?

3. What do Edith and Julian do on the morning that begins Chapter 20?

4. What type of cases are heard by minor judges in this society?

5. Why is the name of Dr. Leete's daughter significant?

6. What is the result of education for all citizens?

7. Why does Julian think he would fail to answer the question of how the nation supports all citizens, had he been back in 1887 and was explaining this system to his friends?

8. What is Julian's mental state on the day after he arrives in 2000?

9. How is publishing handled and financed in 2000?

10. Why is Edith hesitant to tell Julian what was being discussed as he woke up that first day?

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