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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. Who does the narrator live with in 1887?
(a) Sawyer.
(b) Edith.
(c) He lives alone.
(d) Dr. Leeke.

2. In terms of legislation, what is the system of 2000 dependent on?
(a) Volunteerism.
(b) Law.
(c) Fear.
(d) Obedience.

3. What is used as an alarm clock for Julian in 2000?
(a) Music.
(b) The maid.
(c) A traditional alarm clock.
(d) A roster.

4. What is one incentive for workers to do their best?
(a) A larger home.
(b) An insignia worn on their uniform.
(c) A pay raise.
(d) More annual credit for goods.

5. Where does the warehouse ship goods to?
(a) Distribution center.
(b) Citizens' homes.
(c) Government centers.
(d) Specialty stores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since money is no longer acquired on a personal basis, what is no longer needed?

2. Why do citizens work willingly?

3. Who are professional schools open to?

4. When is music available to people in 2000?

5. What year does the narrator assure the reader he does not mean?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Dr. Leete explain the difference in relationships between 1887 and 2000?

3. How does Mr. Barton's church work?

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

5. How is the narrator found?

6. What does Dr. Leete suggest differentiates the thinking of the 19th century from the 20th century?

7. What does the author state this novel is composed of?

8. Why are there no merchants in 2000?

9. The narrator states that he has to build a sleeping chamber due to insomnia, what does the sleeping chamber look like?

10. What two explanations does the narrative give for why society in 1887 does not change?

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