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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2000, what work group performs tasks such as cleaning and cooking?
(a) Everyone does these things for themselves.
(b) The housekeeping army.
(c) The maintenance army.
(d) The industrial army.

2. What is the narrator's name?
(a) Mr. Barton.
(b) Dr. Leete.
(c) John East.
(d) Julian West.

3. Who does the narrator live with in 1887?
(a) Edith.
(b) Sawyer.
(c) He lives alone.
(d) Dr. Leeke.

4. What is considered one of the lowest officers in the industrial army?
(a) Assistant foremen.
(b) Director of first years.
(c) Team leader.
(d) Executive assistant leader.

5. Why is the narrator's house for sale?
(a) It is not appropriate for a new bride.
(b) The narrator wants a bigger home.
(c) The narrator needs money.
(d) It is condemned.

6. What does the narrator say the city in general demonstrates?
(a) Material prosperity.
(b) Destruction of society.
(c) Peace.
(d) Decline.

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) In 1887, it is a menial job.
(d) They are rude to him.

8. What does the narrator do to remedy his disorder?
(a) Write reminder notes.
(b) Build a sleeping chamber.
(c) Lock his bedroom door.
(d) Take medication.

9. How long does the narrator sleep?
(a) 120 years.
(b) 113 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 25 years.

10. After walking through the city, how does Julian find his way back to the Leete's home?
(a) A taxi.
(b) A map.
(c) Instinct.
(d) Edith was with him.

11. Who is responsible for making sure labor supply equals demand?
(a) The production department.
(b) The people.
(c) The government.
(d) The top corporations.

12. When Julian awakes confused the next day, what does he do to avoid losing his mental stability?
(a) Calls for Dr. Leete.
(b) Goes back to sleep.
(c) Goes for a walk.
(d) Takes medication.

13. What do citizens no longer have to fight for?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Personal wealth.
(c) Justice.
(d) Place in society.

14. What is one incentive for workers to do their best?
(a) A larger home.
(b) A pay raise.
(c) An insignia worn on their uniform.
(d) More annual credit for goods.

15. In Chapter 8, what assumption about Edith and Julian is present that Julian finds strange?
(a) They are not strangers.
(b) They are family.
(c) They are in love.
(d) They are strangers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sawyer's relationship to the narrator?

2. What does the narrator say the wealthy suffer from?

3. What is Dr. Leete's daughter's name?

4. When does the narrator first see the city of Boston?

5. In Boston 2000, why are all men entitled to a decent life?

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