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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do citizens work willingly?
(a) They are being paid more.
(b) The jobs are now enjoyable.
(c) They can take more vacation the more they work.
(d) It is their only way to exist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith mean when she says she will show Julian some of his old friends?

2. What are all citizens expected to do?

3. Since money is no longer acquired on a personal basis, what is no longer needed?

4. Who provides the education and training for the transition to the new way of society and business?

5. What does the narrator say the city in general demonstrates?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Leete suggest differentiates the thinking of the 19th century from the 20th century?

2. Why are there no merchants in 2000?

3. How does one become the president of the United States in 2000?

4. What does Dr. Leete suggest would happen if people from the 19th century had leisure time?

5. What is the absurd mistake mentioned in this letter?

6. What does Edith offer to Julian and make him promise?

7. Why is Julian celebratory when the Leetes take him to the library?

8. What are the wealthy's various views of the poor?

9. Why is the industrial army not allowed to vote for president?

10. Why is Julian nervous about going to sleep again?

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