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. Who are professional schools open to?
(a) All retired workers over 45.
(b) The upper class.
(c) Men, 21-30 years old.
(d) Anyone 21-30 years old.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is there no advantage in choosing one distribution center over another?
(a) It is not allowed.
(b) All have the same prices.
(c) All have the same inventory.
(d) There is only one center per city.

10. At what age do citizens begin working?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 16.
(d) 21.

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

12. Where does the narrator assume the ash around his sleeping chamber comes from?
(a) A fire.
(b) Time.
(c) Nuclear holocaust.
(d) A bulldozer.

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

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

15. What is Dr. Leete's daughter's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Edith.
(c) Jane.
(d) Rebecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Julian surprised when the waiter is so pleasant?

2. What are all citizens expected to do?

3. According to Dr. Leete, what do large conglomerations do?

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

5. What do citizens no longer have to fight for?

(see the answer keys)

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