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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 is the title of Chapter 73?

2. At what hotel does John check in, along with the Crosbys, in Chapter 69?

3. Julian Castle claims in Chapter 104 that "The people of San Lorenzo are only interested in three things." What are these three things?

4. What is the population density of San Lorenzo, according to the narrator in Chapter 60?

5. What is the title of Chapter 107?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the impending celebration for in San Lorenzo when the narrator arrives?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the genre of satire as it applies to Cat's Cradle. What aspects of the novel are satirical? What aspects of culture, society, etc. are satirized by Vonnegut? What do you think Vonnegut's overall statement is regarding humankind?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of John as the protagonist of Cat's Cradle. What attributes does John exhibit that make him a protagonist? Who or what is the antagonist of the narrative? What heroic attributes and tragic flaws are represented by John?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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