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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What accent is Ann Frame expected to use at her job?
(a) Brummie.
(b) Geordie.
(c) Scouse.
(d) Cockney.

4. From context, what must "TinyGhosts" be (11)?
(a) One of the workhouses in Brian's Region.
(b) A song that the workers sing at night.
(c) A theatrical production.
(d) A workhouse group for children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brian takes Amy's hand during the flood, what is he reminded of?

2. What pastime is available in the Room?

3. On page 10, what phrase is used to describe statements like Tom's about the Visitors?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Brian participate in Rolph's death, and how does he feel about it?

2. How does Tom Frame end up committing a crime, and how does Brian react?

3. How did Rolph and Brian become friends?

4. What is ironic about Tom's behavior when Amy confronts him about the letter?

5. What is in Tom's note to Brian, and how does Brian react to the note?

6. Describe the Room.

7. What indication is there in the text that Brian's interpretation of "friendship" might be different from the reader's?

8. Explain the etiquette that governs how workers react to others "mating" in the Room.

9. How does Amy use the trust conveyed by her position to protect herself and Brian?

10. What is the source of Ann and Tom Frame's marital troubles?

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