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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 are citizens paid in Boston 2000?

2. What is the function of clerks at the distribution center?

3. Who does the narrator live with in 1887?

4. When selecting a trade, who is preference given to?

5. How is music listened to in 2000?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Leete suggest about the cost of a college education in the 19th century?

2. How does Mr. Barton's church work?

3. What is women's role in the workforce in 2000?

4. How does Edith use the music to avoid conversation?

5. Why are savings no longer necessary?

6. How is publishing handled and financed in 2000?

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

8. 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?

9. What does Julian find when he wakes up in Chapter 28?

10. In Chapter 2, why does Sawyer call for Dr. Pillsbury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are not mentioned until late in the book. What is the purpose of this strategy? What is Julian's reaction to women in this society? In asking many questions about women in this society, what is Julian's underlying motive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author seems to have an understanding for the problems women of the 19th century faced. Describe some the problems as discussed by Julian and how they have changed in the 20th century.

While the author seems to understand women's roles his depiction of women in 2000 is still sexist. Provide examples and discuss how these examples demonstrate as sexist view.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the merit system used in 2000. How does Dr. Leete say it works to keep workers motivated? How does this system compare to the system used in 1887?

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