3. In Boston 2000, why are all men entitled to a decent life?
(a) Because they are human.
(b) Because they fought for it.
(c) Because of a vote.
(d) Because they all work the same amount.

4. What is considered one of the lowest officers in the industrial army?
(a) Team leader.
(b) Executive assistant leader.
(c) Assistant foremen.
(d) Director of first years.

5. How is music listened to in 2000?
(a) There is no music.
(b) Through telephone wires.
(c) Live.
(d) People play or sing themselves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator say the wealthy suffer from?

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

4. What does Dr. Leete call Edith when it comes to shopping?

5. What is one incentive for workers to do their best?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the narrator found?

2. What is in the newspaper from 1887 that would not be experienced in 2000?

3. Edith is curious about how women shopped in the 19th century. What does Julian say about this?

4. Why does Julian think he would fail to answer the question of how the nation supports all citizens, had he been back in 1887 and was explaining this system to his friends?

5. How does the narrator sleep so long and remain alive?

6. How does Edith Leete react to Edith Bartlett's picture?

7. How does international trade work in 2000?

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

9. Why is the narrator's wedding delayed?

10. What type of cases are heard by minor judges in this society?

(see the answer keys)

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