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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 was the name of the midget dancer that Newt Hoenikker wed?

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

3. What causes the rockslide in Chapter 115?

4. How many people died at Julian Castle's hospital in ten days after the plague outbreak, according to his son in Chapter 73?

5. To what melody is the San Lorenzo National Anthem sung?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about the cleaning process in Chapter 111?

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

3. How is John's encounter with Mona described in Chapter 91?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does the author characterize Papa Monzano when he is introduced?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of San Lorenzo. What is the size of the island? How many inhabitants does it have? What are the primary exports of the island? How would you describe its economy and culture?

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 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?

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