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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. What does John cook for Mona and himself in the bomb shelter in Chapter 117?
(a) Campbell's tomato soup.
(b) A steak and baked potato.
(c) Ramen noodles with broth.
(d) Campbell's chicken gumbo soup.

2. Who wrote The Spoon River Anthology that the Ambassador quotes from at the celebration?
(a) Sherman Krebbs.
(b) Lyman Enders Knowles.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Edgar Lee Masters.

3. How much was the most that Dr. Felix Hoenikker made as a yearly salary at General Forge and Foundry?
(a) $19,000.
(b) $28,000.
(c) $64,000.
(d) $45,000.

4. Chapter 76 is titled "Julian Castle Agrees with Newt that Everything is" what?
(a) "Bokononism."
(b) "Meaningless."
(c) "Destructive."
(d) "Meaningful."

5. What is the name of the mosaicist at the hotel in Chapter 70?
(a) Sherman Krebbs.
(b) Julian Castle.
(c) Marvin Sharpe Holderness.
(d) Philip Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the doctor that attends to Papa Monzano, according to Julian Castle in Chapter 83?

2. Chapter 96 is titled "Bell, Book, and Chicken in" what?

3. Where did Newt Hoenikker create a "love nest" with his bride after they had wed?

4. What does the U.S. Ambassador cast into the sea during the celebration in Chapter 103?

5. What does Mr. Crosby manufacture?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Frank's house described by the narrator?

2. How is Newt's painting described in Chapter 74? What does it signify?

3. What symbolism can be seen in the story of the shipwreck on San Lorenzo that is related by Philip Castle?

4. How does Mrs. Crosby feel about her circumstances after the destruction of Ice-nine?

5. How did Dr. Felix Hoenikker die? What clues allude to how he died?

6. What concerns and conflicts arise with the death of Papa Monzano?

7. What is satirical about the "writer's strike" that Philip Castle proposes in Chapter 103?

8. Why does Frank Hoenikker solicit John to take the role as President of San Lorenzo?

9. What considerations does John have regarding Bokononism as he writes his presidential acceptance speech in Chapter 101?

10. What irony can be seen at the memorial celebration on San Lorenzo?

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