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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. In Chapter 120, the narrator recalls an advertisement for a set of children's books. What was the title of this set?

2. How is the dog described that Newt and Frank discuss in Chapter 111?

3. What does the U.S. Ambassador cast into the sea during the celebration in Chapter 103?

4. What does Frank say is the one thing that is sacred to Bokononists in Chapter 94?

5. What was the name of Felix Hoenikker's identical twin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is Franklin Hoenikker described by the narrator?

8. What irony and satire can be seen in the "calypsos" of The Books of Bokonon?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss John's relationship with Mona in the narrative. Why is John pressured to marry Mona? How do they relate to one another? What do they have in common? How do they differ in their perceptions and beliefs?

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 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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