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

2. What does Rolph compare the people living underground to?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Moles.
(d) Roots.

3. What does Mr. Regis say governs whether people have a pleasant day or not?
(a) Whether they log enough Role Hours.
(b) Whether they follow Law 6.
(c) Whether they have something to look forward to.
(d) Whether they take the time to get to know others.

4. Why does Rolph not worry that Edgar will read his letter?
(a) Edgar is illiterate.
(b) Edgar would never disrespect his father's privacy.
(c) The letter is sealed with wax.
(d) Edgar does not like to read.

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) The constant failures of the power system.
(d) His desire to have a normal future with Amy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rolph learn about the surface world?

2. Where does Amy run to when she sees what is happening to Brian?

3. What do the page 19 letters "'R.S.,' 'T.F.,' and 'G.T.'” stand for?

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

5. What was Rolph especially eager to see in the surface world?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rolph suggest are some possible reasons for their community being put underground?

2. After the funeral, what conflicting feelings does Brian have about his relationship with Amy and Law 6?

3. What causes Brian to realize that he is in love with Amy?

4. When Brian realizes that there are no Visitors coming, what people does he think about, and what does he realize about them?

5. What does Mr. Regis say during the funeral for the workers who have been killed?

6. How is Brian feeling when he first heads over to Dining to look for Amy, and why?

7. Who is Edgar Spengler, and what items does he give Brian?

8. Why do the people in Brian's community find it essential to believe that Visitors will arrive any day?

9. What important information does Brian learn from Rolph's letter?

10. Describe how the bodies of dead workers are disposed of.

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