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The Children of Men | Quiz

P. D. James
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The Children of Men | Quiz

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1)

Finish the quote. "If we are dying we can die as human beings, not as _____." (from Book One, Chapter 14)

Monsters.
Bacteria.
Animals.
Devils.
2)

What does Theo think of the setting of Wychwood Forest? (from Book Two, Chapter 32)

He finds it too cold for a baby to be born in.
He understands Julian's desire to have the baby in private.
He wishes the baby could be delivered somewhere more sterile.
He regrets not being able to have time to travel to a different forest he feels more sacred.
3)

What is Helena's cat named? (from Book One, Chapter 16)

Mathilda.
Peppy.
Julia.
Muffin.
4)

What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election? (from Book One, Chapter 15)

He doesn't bother to care about things like that.
He agrees with the Five Fishes, and hopes to see Xan lose.
He would like to run against his cousin.
He thinks it would be disruptive and Xan would win anyway.
5)

How does Theo describe the destruction of ramps at the Quietus to the Chief Inspector? (from Book One, Chapter 17)

Merely a shame.
Inappropriate, but commendable.
An irritating inconvenience.
A disrespectful debacle.
6)

What does Theo do first after arriving home from Europe? (from Book Two, Chapter 20)

He phoned Helena.
Reread his diary entries from his travels.
He checked for messages from Julian.
Cleaned a smashed window.
7)

Why does Theo step outside the woodshed during the preparations for the birthing? (from Book Two, Chapter 32)

He thought he heard something.
He needed to be alone to think.
Julian prefers only Miriam inside.
Miriam doesn't need him yet.
8)

What do Theo and Julian feed one another in the woodshed? (from Book Two, Chapter 33)

Peaches.
Grapes.
Beans.
Bread.
9)

What does Theo say that he will do with the diary entry that is Chapter 19? (from Book One, Chapter 19)

It was the most therapeutic of any other.
He will save it for Julian to read one day.
He will use it as compost.
He will tear it out.
10)

What are the legal requirements regarding newborn domestic animals? (from Book One, Chapter 16)

A local council-person picks the best of the litter to survive, the rest are destroyed.
All are humanely euthanized.
Only one female from the first litter, and one male from the second may be kept.
A male and a female from each litter may be kept.
11)

When does Theo say in his journal that they will leave the place he is writing because of the flat tire? (from Book Two, Chapter 26)

They will stay through the delivery of the baby.
In two days.
The next morning.
In one hour.
12)

Which of the Five Fishes does Theo learn has been kidnapped from the person at the door? (from Book Two, Chapter 21)

Gascoigne.
Luke.
Miriam.
Rolf.
13)

"I wouldn't say the Tudor age was uniquely cruel... They died young in those days. Every age has its cruelties." Who says this? (from Book One, Chapter 17)

Theo.
The Chief Inspector.
Xan.
Oliver Cathcart.
14)

What does Julian want Theo to leave behind while he journeys to the village? (from Book Two, Chapter 29)

The gun.
His watch.
Food.
His jacket.
15)

What does Theo do with the Five Fishes' pamphlet? (from Book One, Chapter 15)

Showed it to Helena.
Saved it in his diary.
Wrote his grocery list over it.
Flushed it down the toilet.
16)

What is Theo's concern in Chapter 25? (from Book Two, Chapter 25)

They are likely to be seen if separated.
Julian will have the baby early.
They will run out of food.
The car will get stolen.
17)

What does Theo expect Miriam to ask him as he leaves her for the village? (from Book Two, Chapter 29)

How would he get a car?
Where they should hide.
How she should be expected to deliver the baby now.
How long he will be gone.
18)

What does Theo silently suggest Julian's baby should be? (from Book Two, Chapter 23)

Deaf.
Beautiful in every way.
Grossly deformed.
A demon.
19)

Why does Theo feel guilty when he arrives with Julian and Miriam at Wychwood Forest? (from Book Two, Chapter 31)

He wishes Luke could witness the birth.
The old woman he robbed died.
He promised the couple he would return their car.
He has stolen again from one of the nearby homes.
20)

How long has it been since Miriam left the woodshed in the final chapter? (from Book Two, Chapter 33)

Thirty minutes.
An hour.
Two hours.
No one keeps track, but it felt suspicious.
21)

What promise does Theo leave Julian with after he tells her of the SSP's visit? (from Book One, Chapter 19)

The Five Fishes may use his country home for safety.
He will talk to Xan again.
He will not rest until the Five Fishes' goals are met.
He will faithfully come if ever sent for.
22)

What does Rolf not do at the end of Chapter 24 that Theo expects? (from Book Two, Chapter 24)

Explode with anger.
Argue with Julian.
Insist they leave immediately.
Insult him.
23)

What is Theo doing when there is a knock at the door in the second chapter of Book 2? (from Book Two, Chapter 21)

Sleeping.
Reading.
Cooking.
Cleaning.
24)

What does Luke use as an altar when he holds a private religious service with Julian? (from Book Two, Chapter 25)

A suitcase.
A tree stump.
A tin box.
He didn't have one.
25)

Who is the Five Fishes' pamphlet addressed to? (from Book One, Chapter 15)

To the people of Britain.
To those concerned with injustice.
To the citizens of the world.
To Xan Lyppiatt and the Council of England.
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