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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Tale 2", what does Jenkins reveal to Jerome about his father?
(a) He has money hidden.
(b) He wants to sell the estate.
(c) He wants to be buried on Mars.
(d) He has agoraphobia.

2. What does the editor say may happen to people who read the Tales?
(a) They may stop reading the Tales.
(b) They may believe them.
(c) They may turn against the Dogs.
(d) They may go insane.

3. How does the editor suggest reading the Tales?
(a) With a friend.
(b) At face value.
(c) As symbols.
(d) He suggests that readers don't read the Tales.

4. In "Tale 3", what power of the Dogs does Grant learn about?
(a) Ability to fly.
(b) Superior math skills.
(c) Psychic ability.
(d) Super-human strength.

5. What does the editor say the hardest part of reading the Tales is?
(a) Figuring out the truth.
(b) Understanding the symbols.
(c) Not being afraid.
(d) Dealing with the language.

6. In the Preface, what does the editor say has the biggest impact on humanity in the Cities?
(a) Isolationism.
(b) Predation.
(c) Creation of wealth.
(d) Industrialization.

7. In "Notes 1", why does Rover believe Dogs can't understand the tale?
(a) The vocabulary is too difficult.
(b) They only understand harmony.
(c) The tale is in a different language.
(d) They don't really listen to the message.

8. In the Preface, what does the editor warn that the Dogs do to humans in Tale 7?
(a) Kill them.
(b) Eat them.
(c) Move them off of Earth.
(d) Put them into jails.

9. What is unique about Joe's appearance?
(a) He keeps his face covered.
(b) He gets younger each year.
(c) He doesn't seem to age.
(d) He wears all green.

10. In "Notes 2", what do the Dogs say they find familiar about "Tale 2"?
(a) The buildings.
(b) The fear.
(c) The robots.
(d) The love.

11. How do most Dogs feel about travel between planets?
(a) They think it's evil.
(b) They don't believe man was capable of this travel.
(c) They think it isn't possible.
(d) They think it's easy.

12. In "Tale 2", what upsets Jerome about Thomas?
(a) He isn't going back to school.
(b) He doesn't have a job.
(c) He is moving to Mars.
(d) He's selling the family estate.

13. What makes Ole realize his time has passed?
(a) He feels old.
(b) He can't sell his vegetables.
(c) He watches people move away.
(d) He doesn't understand the world.

14. What does Grant do before going to bed the night he meets the Websters?
(a) He says a prayer.
(b) He buys his own robot.
(c) He looks over his paperwork.
(d) He decides to return home the next day.

15. Why does Johnny have a problem with where Levi is living?
(a) Because it needs to be painted.
(b) Because he built it himself.
(c) Because it's too far away.
(d) Because he is squatting there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bruce want to create eyeglasses for Dogs?

2. Where does Ole sell his vegetables?

3. In "Tale 1", what has happened to the streets?

4. In "Tale 1", what does Gramps watch in his yard?

5. How does Juwain feel about meeting Thomas?

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