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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many airplanes comprise the San Lorenzan Air Force?

2. What is the title of Chapter 107?

3. What does John cook for Mona and himself in the bomb shelter in Chapter 117?

4. What is the title of Chapter 116?

5. What is the name of the U.S. Ambassador that attends John's swearing in ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is done with Dr. Von Koenigswald's body in Chapter 113? Why?

3. How does the narrator describe the morality surrounding the Hoenikker children taking the Ice-nine in Chapter 113?

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

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

6. What is Philip Castle's implication when he asks John if he sells medicine in Chapter 70?

7. What is ironic about Ambassador Minton's statement regarding the 100 martyrs?

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

9. How is the Papa Monzano's bomb shelter described in Chapter 117?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Papa Monzano in the novel. How did Papa Monzano come to power? For how long has he been in power? What characteristics does Papa Monzano exhibit as a character and as a leader?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative style of Cat's Cradle. From whose perspective is the narrative related? Why do you think the author chose to relate the narrative in this style? How would the narrative differ if it were related from a different narrative perspective?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Newt Hoenikker in the novel. What information does Newt relate to John via letters? How does John perceive Newt when they finally meet? What are Newt's relationships like with his siblings?

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