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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. In his letter, Tom claims that his remark was "facetiousness" (9). What is he claiming?
(a) He thought that Brian would understand that he was saying the opposite of what he really meant.
(b) He was making a joke, but he understands that it was inappropriate.
(c) He thought that Brian would agree with him and keep his remark a secret.
(d) He offered a deliberately silly exaggeration to make his wife sound ridiculous.

2. What was Rolph especially eager to see in the surface world?
(a) The sky.
(b) The animals.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The grocery stores.

3. What name does Bill always call Brian?
(a) Erebus.
(b) Mephistopheles.
(c) Frankenstein.
(d) Godzilla.

4. What does Brian's ghoul costume indicate that his character did before his death?
(a) Worked in an office.
(b) Played football.
(c) Fought fires.
(d) Delivered the mail.

5. How does one of the Monitors subtly threaten Brian when they are talking in Dining?
(a) She pretends to take notes about him.
(b) She touches her whistle.
(c) She mimes kicking.
(d) She keeps looking over at the Egress Spout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is revealed to the reader at the end of the story?

2. What city does Brian believe his community lives underneath?

3. What is served to Brian as his lunch?

4. What does Rolph compare the people living underground to?

5. What pastime is available in the Room?

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