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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. In his note to his son on his drawing of Brian, what does Rolph call Brian?
(a) Co-worker.
(b) Ghoul.
(c) Friend.
(d) Frankenstein.

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

3. Where did Rolph learn about the surface world?
(a) From a book he found.
(b) From rumors.
(c) From geography class.
(d) From a class field trip.

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

5. What does Brian's ghoul costume indicate that his character did before his death?
(a) Worked in an office.
(b) Played football.
(c) Fought fires.
(d) Delivered the mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rolph compare the people living underground to?

2. From Amy's letter, what does she believe about Brian's conversation with the Monitor supervisors?

3. Who is responsible for supervising the Monitors at night?

4. What city does Brian believe his community lives underneath?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What puzzles Brian about the air, water, electricity, and food that they use in the underground community?

3. After finding out what Brian knows, what choice do the Monitors give him, and what decision does he make?

4. What is the Slough?

5. When Brian goes to look for Amy in Dining, what does he think when he sees Jim, and why?

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

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

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

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

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

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