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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 happens to Jimmy's former pet?
(a) His mom "liberates" it.
(b) His dad kills it.
(c) Jimmy accidentally kills it.
(d) Crake sets it free.

2. What painted animal is on Jimmy's boots as he walks through disinfectant?
(a) Cows.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Cats.
(d) Penguins.

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

4. What is the name of Jimmy's former pet?
(a) Sniffer.
(b) Killer.
(c) Lover.
(d) Scratcher.

5. Who is Oryx sold to?
(a) A watch salesman.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A pharmacist.
(d) A child-dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the new humans ask Snowman about when they bring him fish?

2. What color are the eyes of the new humans?

3. In Snowman's flashback, what does he ask Oryx about?

4. How does the boy get injured?

5. What is the name of one of Jimmy's hand puppets?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Snowman feel no lust for women?

5. What is Crake's opinion on poverty?

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

7. How does Crake insult Jimmy?

8. What laws has Snowman made? Why? How is he able to make laws?

9. What can the reader infer about the creatures that Snowman encounters?

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

(see the answer keys)

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