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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leonard get to sit down while the others squat?
(a) His knee is injured.
(b) He portrays a different kind of ghoul.
(c) He has seniority.
(d) He arrives first every day to get the best spot.

2. Which of the following is one of the other workhouses in Brian's Region?
(a) MEDIEVAL BATTLEFIELD.
(b) ALPINE SKI PATROL.
(c) BENEATH OUR MOTHER THE SEA.
(d) A DAY AT THE LOUVRE.

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

4. 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 thought that Brian would agree with him and keep his remark a secret.
(c) He was making a joke, but he understands that it was inappropriate.
(d) He offered a deliberately silly exaggeration to make his wife sound ridiculous.

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

6. What pastime is available in the Room?
(a) Bowling.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Darts.
(d) Crossword puzzles.

7. What is the wall behind Brian at work meant to resemble?
(a) A pile of corpses.
(b) Flames.
(c) On open mouth.
(d) Human entrails.

8. What is unusual about the elm tree that Brian leans against while he is thinking about what happened to Rolph?
(a) It was never removed from its shipping box.
(b) It is also a potpie vending machine.
(c) It is animatronic and keeps asking Brian to step away from it.
(d) It contains a hidden camera and microphone.

9. What is served to Brian as his lunch?
(a) Fish heads and melted ice cream.
(b) Wheat cereal soaked in beer.
(c) Cherries floating in bath water.
(d) Broth with a piece of candy bar in it.

10. What is the name of Brian's workhouse?
(a) SATAN'S FURNACE.
(b) THE FIERY PIT.
(c) MAWS OF HELL.
(d) THE SEVENTH CIRCLE.

11. What does Brian usually do when he overhears someone say something he should report?
(a) Report it.
(b) Pretend that he did not hear.
(c) Talk louder to cover the person's mistake.
(d) Tell the person to be quieter.

12. What word do the people in the story use to mean "inform"?
(a) Squeal.
(b) Rat.
(c) Tattle.
(d) Snitch.

13. What are Visitors called in VICTORIAN WEEKEND?
(a) Lords and Ladies.
(b) Mistresses and Masters.
(c) Royals.
(d) Nobles.

14. Why did Brian save Tom's letter?
(a) He wanted to read it several more times.
(b) He wanted to have it as proof of Tom's crime.
(c) He does not have anything else to read.
(d) He wanted to show it to Tim, at work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is used to summon a crowd when a crime has been reported?

2. On page 12, what does Amy tell Brian is her motivation for protecting him from the consequences of his crime?

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

4. What is the "DisaHole" (5)?

5. What does Brian see on Tom Frame's body when he passes it later in the day?

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