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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. Felix Buckman says that which official has never seen him and never will?
(a) The Superintendent.
(b) The Director.
(c) The Boss.
(d) The President.

2. What is NOT something Alys names among the precious objects in the Buckmans' home?
(a) Vintage photos.
(b) Early United States postage stamps.
(c) Old-bone china cups from England.
(d) Medieval wooden chess sets.

3. The Buckmans' home contains how many stories?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. When Jason Taverner first sees Alys, he wonders about the whereabouts of which object?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her necklace.
(c) Her knife.
(d) Her whip.

5. What emotion does Ruth Rae say is the most powerful one on earth?
(a) Grief.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Empathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first sign that the police have arrived to capture Jason from Ruth Rae's place?

2. Felix Buckman concludes that his current fear of Alys stems from which of her personality traits?

3. How old is Barney Buckman, according to Alys?

4. From what source had Felix Buckman procured the stamp he gives to Alys?

5. The phone grid links what element of the users' humanity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of surveillance and weapons are used by the police force in their dealings with Jason Taverner?

2. What thought causes Jason Taverner to accept Alys's invitation to the Buckmans' home?

3. What connection does Ruth Rae make between love and grief?

4. Who expresses strong disagreement with Jason Taverner's beliefs about family?

5. What is Felix Buckman's belief about chaos?

6. What does Felix Buckman conclude about why he feels such antipathy toward Alys?

7. Discuss a moment when Buckman's callousness is demonstrated.

8. To what metaphorical object does Felix Buckman liken his newfound tool for dealing with sixes?

9. In what way does the character of Felix Buckman demonstrate the dangers of authoritarian police states?

10. What examples does Alys provide when she describes Felix Buckman's altruistic moments?

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