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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 subway train does William take uptown in Chapter 1?
(a) The E Train
(b) The D Train
(c) The A Train
(d) The F Train

2. What is the Vigilante’s defense for his actions in Chapter 2?
(a) His brother's bullying
(b) His schizophrenia
(c) His father's murder
(d) His drug addiction

3. One of Williams drug induced visions involves a Guard wearing a suit made of what?
(a) Gold
(b) Human flesh
(c) Satin
(d) Animal skins

4. Where does Dr. Benway work on his famous project that encourages a police state and arbitrary punishments are given for everyday offenses?
(a) Annexia
(b) Interzone
(c) Queens
(d) California

5. Where is the Vigilante sent for his crimes?
(a) An international circus
(b) A state prison
(c) A federal prison
(d) A federal psychiatric hospital

Short Answer Questions

1. What word refers to the condition of being sexually attracted to children?

2. Who gets involved with a man who smokes tea?

3. What does The Sailor receives what from a passing messenger after his meeting?

4. Where do two types of organisms meet and engage in drug deals in Chapter 6?

5. What refers to the act or process of ceasing to use an addictive drug?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does William describe the Vigilante in terms of his “humanity”?

2. Why do the Sailor and “Fats” Terminal meet in “The Black Meat”? What takes place in their meeting?

3. How does William deal with the deaths of his friends in “The Rube”? Why is this significant?

4. What is symbolized by the disease Bang-utot in the narrative?

5. How does the narrative style and plot structure change in “Hassan’s Rumpus Room”?

6. What is symbolized by the Professor’s lecture in “Campus of Interzone University”?

7. How is Joselito described? Where is he in the beginning of the chapter named for him?

8. How is the plot structure of “And Start West” different from the plot structures of the other vignettes in the novel?

9. Where is William traveling in the beginning of “The Rube”? How does the Rube die?

10. What is symbolized by Dr. Benway’s operation in “Hospital”?

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