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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the philosophy of 2000, what should happen if someone gives less than his all to a job?
(a) He should be required to work extra hours.
(b) He should be demoted.
(c) He should receive less pay.
(d) He should be punished.

2. How many distribution centers does each ward have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

3. Who is the narrator engaged to in 1887?
(a) Sarah Leeke.
(b) Sarah Barlett.
(c) Edith Barlett.
(d) Edith Leeke.

4. When does the narrator first see the city of Boston?
(a) 2000.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1757.

5. What is used as an alarm clock for Julian in 2000?
(a) A traditional alarm clock.
(b) A roster.
(c) Music.
(d) The maid.

6. What are all citizens expected to do?
(a) Work.
(b) Run for government office.
(c) Teach at leat one year.
(d) Give all money to state governments.

7. In Chapter 3, what does the narrator think he is the victim of?
(a) A practical joke.
(b) A bad dream.
(c) Mental instability.
(d) A cataclysmic event.

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

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

10. What are men motivated by with this system?
(a) Obtaining wealth.
(b) Avoiding punishment.
(c) Obtaining status.
(d) Honor, hope, and patriotism.

11. As the narrator looks around at Boston in 2000, what does he mention as the most noticeable difference between his time and the present?
(a) The height of buildings.
(b) The absence of chimneys.
(c) The presence of cars.
(d) The lack of people.

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

13. What do Julian and Dr. Leete talk about the first night Julian is in 2000?
(a) His past.
(b) Love.
(c) Boston in 2000.
(d) The future.

14. How do Dr. and Mrs. Leete feel about Julian walking the city alone?
(a) Afraid for his safety.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Happy about his venturing out.

15. What is located in the front of the distribution center?
(a) Displays of goods.
(b) A statue of the female ideal of Plenty.
(c) A sign with the store name.
(d) An advertisement.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age do citizens begin working?

2. Who does Dr. Leete and Edith feel the 20th century is?

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

4. After walking through the city, how does Julian find his way back to the Leete's home?

5. What does Julian assume occurred for the change in Boston to have happened?

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