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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator?

2. How long do citizens have to work in the society of Boston 2000?

3. How are citizens paid in Boston 2000?

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

5. Who is the narrator engaged to in 1887?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does international trade work in 2000?

2. What two explanations does the narrative give for why society in 1887 does not change?

3. What does the narrator compare the classes of 1887 society to?

4. What does Dr. Leete say is the problem with the labor system of the previous century?

5. What does the author state this novel is composed of?

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

7. What is Julian's mental state on the day after he arrives in 2000?

8. How is corruption eliminated in the 2000 society?

9. The Leetes take Julian to the dining hall. Describe this experience.

10. According to Dr. Leete, what is excessive individualism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through out the book Dr. Leete presents a superior attitude when comparing 1887 to 2000. Provide examples of this superior attitude. How does Julian feel about it? Does Dr. Leete feel better than Julian himself or does his superiority concern society in general?

Essay Topic 2

Music plays a significant role in this novel. What is the significance of music in this book? How does the notion of music serve to further differentiate the two societies?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it possible that the narrator is unreliable or biased? Provide specific examples to support your answer. Is it possible that the reliability of the narrator changes throughout the book? Explain your answer.

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