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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. On page 10, what phrase is used to describe statements like Tom's about the Visitors?
(a) Anti-Community Statement.
(b) Disturbing Sentiment.
(c) Regrettable Falsehood.
(d) Erroneous Negativity.

2. What is the "DisaHole" (5)?
(a) The duct that connects the underground workhouses to the surface.
(b) The vacuum tube where dead bodies are disposed of.
(c) The hole that Tom vanishes through during his act.
(d) The painted section of wall that the creek seems to flow into.

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

4. What does Rolph compare the people living underground to?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Roots.
(d) Moles.

5. What is revealed to the reader at the end of the story?
(a) The story itself is part of Brian's plan to expose the truth about his community.
(b) Brian is telling this story to the first Visitor to ever appear in the workhouse.
(c) Brian has been dead for many years, and the story he wrote is used to train new Monitors.
(d) Brian has been living on the surface the whole time in some strange psychological experiement.

Short Answer Questions

1. From Amy's letter, what does she believe about Brian's conversation with the Monitor supervisors?

2. When Brian goes for a walk along the creek to think, what does he see being repaired?

3. What does Brian usually do when he overhears someone say something he should report?

4. What accent is Ann Frame expected to use at her job?

5. As Brian is considering the implications of Rolph's letter, where does he suddenly realize he is standing?

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