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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. What is used as an alarm clock for Julian in 2000?

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

3. What is the last thing the narrator remembers?

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

5. Where does Edith Leete invite Julian for diner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why are there no merchants in 2000?

5. What does Julian do when he does not find Edith in the house at the beginning of Chapter 24?

6. How does the labor philosophy of 2000 work in terms of doctors?

7. What do Edith and Julian do on the morning that begins Chapter 20?

8. Why are inheritances more of a curse than a blessing in 2000?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Dr. Leete feels his society is a utopia. Looking at this society from the view of an outsider, would you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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