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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. In Snowman's flashback, what does he ask Oryx about?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Why she was on a website.

2. What does Snowman consider doing, but decides against it?
(a) Approaching a nearby village.
(b) Keeping a journal.
(c) Learning to cook.
(d) Getting a pet.

3. What happens to Jimmy's father's computer?
(a) Jimmy's mom smashes it.
(b) It is confiscated by police.
(c) Crake sets it on fire.
(d) Jimmy's mom steals it.

4. Who does Snowman try to conjure before he goes to bed at night in his tree?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Oryx.
(c) Crake.
(d) Ramona.

5. Where is Oryx imprisoned after she is bought?
(a) In an outhouse.
(b) In a three-story building.
(c) In a basement.
(d) In a mansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Oryx's actions monitored by her owner?

2. What does Oryx sell?

3. What does Snowman do as he leaves the village of the Crakers?

4. Why are the new humans scented?

5. What is the name of the camera man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Snowman tell the children that he has feathers instead of stubble?

2. What can the reader assume about civilization and humanity in Chapter 1?

3. How does Snowman feel about Oryx?

4. Why does Snowman choose the name Thickney? Why does Crake choose this name for himself?

5. What things is Snowman scared of?

6. Describe the relationship that Jimmy has with his parents.

7. How does Snowman feel when telling the Crakers stories about Crake?

8. How does Crake insult Jimmy?

9. Why don't the children know what a real Snowman is?

10. Why are the animals being burned in the bonfire that Snowman remembers?

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