Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since money is no longer acquired on a personal basis, what is no longer needed?
(a) Trade.
(b) Banks.
(c) Gold.
(d) Wallets.

2. Why does Julian say labor strikes were successful in his time?
(a) The acceptance from businesses.
(b) Because of labor organizations.
(c) The format of government.
(d) The power of the people.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What music does Julian decide to listen to?
(a) Harp.
(b) Opera.
(c) Piano.
(d) Organ.

9. What does the narrator say the wealthy suffer from?
(a) Drunkenness.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Greed.
(d) Hallucinations.

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

11. What do the wealthy in this society fear?
(a) Being robbed.
(b) The poor.
(c) Having to work.
(d) Losing their position in society.

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

13. Who is the strange man the narrator has just met?
(a) Dr. Jones.
(b) Sawyer.
(c) Dr. Leete.
(d) Mr. Barton.

14. How long do citizens have to work in the society of Boston 2000?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 35 years.
(c) 24 years.
(d) 55 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the labor class's chief weapon?

2. When is music available to people in 2000?

3. In 2000, what work group performs tasks such as cleaning and cooking?

4. What does Dr. Leete claim really occurred?

5. What is used for international commerce in 2000?

(see the answer keys)

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