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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 is printed on the ribbon of the wreath in Chapter 114?
(a) "Erect a New Flag."
(b) "Pro Patria."
(c) "Semper Fidelis."
(d) "End of the World Delight."

2. What is the Bokononist ritual that involves touching feet with a person to mingle awareness?
(a) "Wampeter."
(b) "Vin-dit."
(c) "Wrang-wrang."
(d) "Boko-maru."

3. What beverages are offered at the ceremonies in Chapter 102?
(a) Tomato juice and rum.
(b) Champagne and Coke.
(c) Pepsi and native rum.
(d) Water and orange juice.

4. How many airplanes comprise the San Lorenzan Air Force?
(a) 26.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 16.

5. Whom does John invite specifically to the ceremonies in Chapter 101?
(a) Lyman Enders Knowles.
(b) Nestor Aamons.
(c) Andrew James Krementz.
(d) Julian and Philip Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the capital of San Lorenzo?

2. What catalogue is found in Papa Monzano's bomb shelter in Chapter 117?

3. What Bokononist word from the novel refers to a man who wants all of somebody's love?

4. What is the reward listed for Bokonon on the wanted poster in the airport in Chapter 61?

5. What does Mr. Crosby manufacture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is remarked about history from Bokonon's writings in Chapter 113? What does this statement mean?

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

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

4. What statement do you think that Kurt Vonnegut is making through the character of Mona in the novel?

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

6. What led to the mass suicide of many inhabitants of San Lorenzo?

7. What causes the contamination of Ice-nine during the celebration in Chapter 115? What happens when Ice-nine is released?

8. How is the theme of inequality of wealth demonstrated in Chapter 62?

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

10. What is signified by Angela's statements about her father's income in Chapter 80?

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