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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 much was the most that Dr. Felix Hoenikker made as a yearly salary at General Forge and Foundry?

2. What is the title of Chapter 73?

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

4. What is the title of Chapter 78?

5. What causes the rockslide in Chapter 115?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator comment regarding old men and wars in the novel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the book The Day the World Ended. What was this book initially to be about? What does it end up being about? What irony can be seen in this book and its title?

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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