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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 money did Dr. Felix Hoenikker earn for each patent his work led to at General Forge and Foundry?

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

3. Who gave the family dog Ice-nine, according to Newt in Chapter 108?

4. What is the title of Chapter 114?

5. At what time does Frank say the air show is to go off in Chapter 100?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What concerns and conflicts arise with the death of Papa Monzano?

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

10. How is Franklin Hoenikker described by the narrator?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the plot structure of Cat's Cradle. Where in the story do the exposition and rising action occur? What comprises the climax of the story? How would you describe the falling action and denouement of the narrative?

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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