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Cat's Cradle | Quiz

Kurt Vonnegut
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Cat's Cradle | Quiz

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1)

Of what does John decide to take a photo? (from Chapters 28-35)

A large statue.
The view from the roof.
Dr. Hoenikker's lab.
Dr. Hoenikker's tomb.
2)

Where do John and Mona hide? (from Chapters 114-127)

In a cave.
In a bomb shelter.
In the castle.
In an airplane.
3)

What does John find when he returns to his apartment? (from Chapters 36-46)

His apartment trashed by Sherman Krebbs.
A note attached to the door.
His apartment door is unlocked.
A message on his answering machine.
4)

What does the shop owner think about the name on the monument? (from Chapters 28-35)

That he had never seen it before.
That it is very common.
That it is too bad it has been carved in.
That it has probably been Americanized.
5)

To what did Julian Castle devote his first forty years? (from Chapters 36-46)

Traveling throughout the world.
His family.
Debauchery and spending money.
Getting the best education possible.
6)

What is the reward offered for the capture of anyone caught participating in Bokonon? (from Chapters 58-68)

50,000 corporals.
10,000 corporals.
5,000corporats.
10,000corporals.
7)

What does John see in the golden boat? (from Chapters 114-127)

The ambasador's body.
The Books of Bokonon.
An unexploaded bomb.
Monzano's body.
8)

Who does John find on the side of the road? (from Chapters 114-127)

Vonnegut.
Mona.
Bokonon.
Hazel Crosby.
9)

What will it mean when the golden boat floats again? (from Chapters 47-57)

That peace has arrived.
That it is time to battle the forces of evil.
That a great leader will lead them forward.
That the end of the world is near.
10)

Who is Sherman Krebbs? (from Chapters 36-46)

A working collegue.
John's brother-in-law.
An acquaintance John allowed to use the apartment in his absence.
A petty thief.
11)

Who does Frank suggest that John ask to marry him? (from Chapters 89-99)

Rachel.
Paula.
Julia.
Mona.
12)

What musical instrument does Mona play? (from Chapters 58-68)

Xylophone.
Piano.
Flute.
Violin.
13)

Who is the ruler of San Lorenzo? (from Chapters 36-46)

Frank Hoenikker.
Papa Monzano,
Julian Castle.
Mona Aamons Monzano.
14)

Why is the doctor distraught? (from Chapters 100-106)

Papa Manzano has swallowed whatever is in the vial around his neck and immediately turned into cement.
He is sick himself and trying to help others.
He is afraid many in the crowd have food poisoning.
He is afraid John has been poisoned.
15)

Why is John interested in the name on the monument? (from Chapters 28-35)

He thinks it is unusual.
He knows a family by that name.
He wonders if it is removable.
It is his own.
16)

What does the fight against Bokanonism provide for the people of San Lorenzo. (from Chapters 78-88)

A distraction.
A common enemy.
A new zest on life.
A reason to survive.
17)

What does John eat that causes him to become violently ill? (from Chapters 100-106)

An albatross canapy.
A chicken bone.
Mushrooms.
Spoiled fish.
18)

What happened to the ship? (from Chapters 69-77)

It was broken up on the rocks.
It became a national monument.
It sunk.
It became a leading cruise ship.
19)

What two countries have the secret weapon? (from Chapters 107-113)

The USSR and China.
The United States and the USSR.
The United States and England.
France and Israel.
20)

Who finds John? (from Chapters 114-127)

Frank.
The Crosbys and Newt .
Hazel Crosby .
Phillip Castle .
21)

What does Bokonon promise the island's inhabitants? (from Chapters 47-57)

That he will never leave them.
That he personally will investigate all of the business enterprises on the island.
That he will bring in new business enterprises.
That the island's total income will be divided amongst them.
22)

Why did Bokonon want to outlaw Bokononism? (from Chapters 78-88)

To intensifying the struggle between good and evil on the island
He was afraid it was getting out of hand.
He was a victim of a mental disorder.
To make it more appealing to the people.
23)

Who is Frank Hoenikker ? (from Chapters 58-68)

He is the director of customs for San Lorenzo.
He is the grounds keeper for the Monzano family home.
He is a Major General who acts as Papa Monzano's bodyguard.
He is the head of military intellegence.
24)

Of what does Angela complain? (from Chapters 78-88)

The intense heat.
That she is being grossly underpaid.
her father only received a $45 bonus for each patent he filed while working for General Forge and Foundry.
The constant bickering.
25)

What does John see at the monument shop? (from Chapters 28-35)

A beautifully carved stone angel monument, at least 100 years old.
A monument, beautiful in it's simplicity.
A strangely shaped monument.
A weather beaten stone.
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