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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is music listened to in 2000?
(a) People play or sing themselves.
(b) Through telephone wires.
(c) Live.
(d) There is no music.

2. How are citizens paid in Boston 2000?
(a) Based on gender.
(b) All receive an equal amount.
(c) Based on hours worked.
(d) Based on career.

3. In Boston 2000, why are all men entitled to a decent life?
(a) Because they all work the same amount.
(b) Because they are human.
(c) Because of a vote.
(d) Because they fought for it.

4. What about the dining hall astonishes Julian?
(a) It's cleanliness.
(b) The lack of people.
(c) It's architecture.
(d) It's small size.

5. What two classes does this society consist of?
(a) Upper class and servants.
(b) Rich/educated and poor/uneducated.
(c) Middle class and lower class.
(d) Educators and laborers.

6. What is the function of clerks at the distribution center?
(a) There are no clerks.
(b) Convince buyers to select their products.
(c) Process orders.
(d) Sell goods.

7. Why is Julian surprised when the waiter is so pleasant?
(a) They came in so late and he was about to get off work.
(b) Because he is so busy.
(c) They are rude to him.
(d) In 1887, it is a menial job.

8. What does Dr. Leete call Edith when it comes to shopping?
(a) Indefatigable.
(b) Fatigalbe.
(c) A pro.
(d) Indecisive.

9. By the end on Chapter 14, what does Julian state is the most distinguishing facility of 2000?
(a) Architecture.
(b) The education system.
(c) Aquired wealth.
(d) Dignity given to the labor force.

10. How long is the narrator's second nap at the Leete's home?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 68 years.

11. Which class of society does the narrator belong?
(a) Middle class.
(b) Rich/educated.
(c) Poor/uneducated.
(d) Laborers.

12. What are an individual's possessions limited to in 2000?
(a) His aquired wealth.
(b) Inheritances.
(c) His ability to work and earn.
(d) His annual credit.

13. What is held on the last day of May in 1887?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Decoration Day.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) All Saints Day.

14. What does Edith make Julian promise he will not do alone?
(a) Go to work.
(b) Deal with his situation.
(c) Walk the city.
(d) Eat dinner.

15. What does the government do if there are not enough volunteers for a trade?
(a) Advertise.
(b) Draft volunteers.
(c) Reduce production or activities of that trade.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the strange man the narrator has just met?

2. What is used for international commerce in 2000?

3. What are all citizens expected to do?

4. Where does the narrator assume the ash around his sleeping chamber comes from?

5. Why does Julian say labor strikes were successful in his time?

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