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

2. What is the title of Chapter 114?

3. What is the name of the mosaicist at the hotel in Chapter 70?

4. By what names does the narrator refer to the sun in Chapter 90?

5. To whom had Frank Hoenikker's house once belonged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of mankind's greed and destructiveness in Cat's Cradle. How does Vonnegut develop this theme through character, setting, symbolism, and imagery? How is the theme developed through the action of the plot? What outcome does he present in this regard?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the history of Bokonon. How did Bokonon end up on San Lorenzo? Who was he with when he arrived? How did Bokonon gain control of the island? What did he institute once he gained control?

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