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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Ghoul" pages 19-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Monitors suggest that Brian inform on Amy in order to save himself, what does he do?
(a) Shows them Rolph's letter.
(b) Makes a run for the Egress Spout.
(c) Agrees to inform on Amy.
(d) Makes a run for the tram.

2. Why did Rolph never tell Edgar what he knew about the Egress Spout?
(a) He did not think that Edgar would believe him.
(b) He was afraid that knowing might get Edgar killed.
(c) He thought that Edgar would inform on him.
(d) He did not want to upset Edgar with the knowledge.

3. On page 26, Brian notes that they do get electric power, "albeit sporadically." What is he saying about the electricity?
(a) Like the Vistors, it is not really there.
(b) Only workers with tokens can get power.
(c) It is dangerously unstable.
(d) It is frequently not working.

4. What is implied about Amy when she tells the crowd that Brian informed on Tom "To me. Just now. Immediately" (11)?
(a) She is not a confident liar.
(b) She is a brusque, no-nonsense kind of person.
(c) She is unsure that her job is a useful one.
(d) She is in love with Brian.

5. When Brian saw Rolph on Break, what was Rolph writing?
(a) A suggestion for the Suggestion Box.
(b) A letter to his son.
(c) A new script for his character.
(d) A love poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word do the people in the story use to mean "inform"?

2. On page 24, when Brian says, "Why say it? Does it help? We know from bitter experience it does not," what is he referring to?

3. What is unusual about the elm tree that Brian leans against while he is thinking about what happened to Rolph?

4. In his letter, Tom claims that his remark was "facetiousness" (9). What is he claiming?

5. Where does Amy run to when she sees what is happening to Brian?

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