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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Julian feeling after a walk through the city?
(a) Tired.
(b) Still confused.
(c) Refreshed.
(d) In a state of dispair.

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

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

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

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

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

8. According to Dr. Leete, what do large conglomerations do?
(a) Create an unequal pay system.
(b) Treat workers fairly.
(c) Effectively manage supply and demand.
(d) Fix prices and destroy competition.

9. What does the new monetary system not encourage?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Security.
(c) Savings.
(d) Wealth.

10. What group do the mentally and physically ill form?
(a) Special needs army.
(b) Relief group.
(c) Invalid corps.
(d) Nonworkers group.

11. What disorder does the narrator suffer from?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Depression.
(c) Sleep walking.
(d) Demetia.

12. What is the labor class's chief weapon?
(a) Education.
(b) Strikes.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Wealth.

13. What is used for international commerce in 2000?
(a) Sliver.
(b) Money.
(c) Gold.
(d) National staples.

14. What is Sawyer's relationship to the narrator?
(a) He is his brother.
(b) He is his mentor.
(c) He is his servant.
(d) He is his best friend.

15. What does the narrator say about society in Boston in the mid 19th century?
(a) It is a utopia.
(b) It is deeply divided.
(c) It is unlivable.
(d) It can be improved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Human history is?

2. How old is the narrator?

3. What does Dr. Leete say both 19th and 20th century men agree on?

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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