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

2. How many people depart the plane in San Lorenzo, including the narrator, in Chapter 62?

3. What nickname does Frank Hoenikker descrbe being called as a youth in Chapter 89?

4. What is the capital of San Lorenzo?

5. In the excerpt from The Spoon River Anthology, whose hogs are stolen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Bokononism initially banned? What impact did the ban have on Bokonon?

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

6. How do the Hoenikker children describe the passing of the dog as a result of Ice-nine?

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

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

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

10. How does Julian Castle describe Bokonon's relationship to the truth in Chapter 78?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of mankind's greed and destructiveness in Cat's Cradle. How does Vonnegut develop this theme through character, setting, symbolism, and imagery? How is the theme developed through the action of the plot? What outcome does he present in this regard?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Franklin Hoenikker in Cat's Cradle. How is Frank described as a child and a young man? What are the impressions of the narrator when he finally meets Frank? What is Frank's main role in the plot of the novel?

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