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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. During the first night they spend together, what does Amy teach Brian?
(a) How to braid her hair.
(b) Her script from her old job as a demon.
(c) How to speak French.
(d) The names of everyone in Monitoring & Reporting.

2. 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 unsure that her job is a useful one.
(c) She is not a confident liar.
(d) She is a brusque, no-nonsense kind of person.

3. Who does Tom Frame portray when he is working?
(a) Monk Decapitated for Evil Thoughts.
(b) Banker Condemned for Usury.
(c) Death.
(d) Flying Spear Launcher.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is served to Brian as his lunch?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. On page 7, what does Brian find when he rushes from the creek over to Bowling to see what the commotion is?

2. How did Rolph and Brian become friends?

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

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

5. Who does Brian see mating in the Room, and why is he surprised?

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

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

8. Where does the story open, and what is happening?

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

10. Describe the Room.

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