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

2. In his letter, Rolph uses the word "verboten" (23). What does this word mean?
(a) Impulsive.
(b) Forbidden.
(c) Unwise.
(d) Aggressive.

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

4. The Monitors proudly tell Brian that the community's system is "distinguished by its rigor, discipline," and what (28)?
(a) Ferocity.
(b) Order.
(c) Civility.
(d) Obedience.

5. 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?
(a) The general misery of life underground.
(b) The fact that no Visitors ever come.
(c) His desire to have a normal future with Amy.
(d) The constant failures of the power system.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leonard's complaint about lunch?

2. Why does Rolph not worry that Edgar will read his letter?

3. What does Brian's ghoul costume indicate that his character did before his death?

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

5. In his note to his son on his drawing of Brian, what does Rolph call Brian?

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