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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. Where does Snowman find shelter during the bad weather?
(a) In Crake's dome.
(b) A pile of tires.
(c) In an outhouse.
(d) In a tree house.

2. What name does Jimmy's mom use when she signs postcards?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Mary.
(c) Monica.
(d) Marsha.

3. What game does Snowman believe will help his mind?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Chess.

4. Why can't Snowman tell what time it is?
(a) His watch is at the Craker's village.
(b) He forgot how to tell time.
(c) His watch is broken.
(d) He does not have a watch.

5. What does Snowman wish he was drinking rather than water when he is in the forest?
(a) Beer.
(b) Pepsi.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jimmy's father's computer?

2. What is the author's purpose in the first two sections of the novel?

3. What role does Jimmy establish himself as when he is a student at HelthWyzer?

4. What does Jimmy's mother do before she quits her job?

5. What type of ritual do the males perform each morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Oryx a pawn? What does this foreshadow?

2. How is suspense created in the beginning of the novel before the reader is introduced to the specific details of Snowman's world?

3. Why does Snowman feel no lust for women?

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

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

6. What has been eliminated from the human experience for the Crakers?

7. Why does Jimmy ("Snowman") believe that the nickname "Abominable Snowman" fits him?

8. Are Jimmy and Crake good friends for each other? Why or why not?

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

10. What things is Snowman scared of?

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