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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Tale 1", what makes Gramps remember his friends that used to live in the neighborhood?
(a) Talking to Betty.
(b) The setting sun.
(c) Opening a letter from a friend.
(d) Their empty houses.

2. How does Bruce help the Dogs in "Tale 3"?
(a) He helps them get government jobs.
(b) He helps them increase their intellect.
(c) He helps them find homes.
(d) He helps them fight off the mutants.

3. What is the editor's point of writing the Preface?
(a) To explain the history of the Dogs.
(b) To explain the role of science in the book.
(c) To stop people from reading farther.
(d) To introduce the Tales.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jerome Webster related to Johnny Webster?

2. What does traveling to Jupiter do to Earth's population?

3. In the Preface, what does the editor say about the Cities in this novel?

4. How does Juwain feel about meeting Thomas?

5. In "Tale 3", why does the Webster family watch Thomas' health?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the city council meeting in "Tale 1"?

2. At the end of "Tale 3", what does Grant ask of Nathaniel?

3. In the Preface, how are the Dogs' tales shared?

4. What warnings does the editor provide the reader with in the Preface?

5. In the Preface, what is described as the main idea of "City"?

6. In "Notes 1", what do Gramps and Ole talk about when they discuss farming?

7. What does Grant learn about mutants in "Tale 3"?

8. In the Preface, what purpose do the tales the Dogs share serve?

9. In "Tale 1", what problem does Johnny have with Levi?

10. In the Preface, how do Dogs view man?

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