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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 dad kills it.
(b) His mom "liberates" it.
(c) Jimmy accidentally kills it.
(d) Crake sets it free.

2. Why does Snowman retreat to the forest in the middle of the day?
(a) A snow storm approaches.
(b) He is in danger of being eaten by animals.
(c) The other species of humans are dangerous.
(d) The humidity and glare are too intense.

3. What happens to the afternoon weather in Snowman's location?
(a) It storms.
(b) It starts to hail.
(c) The sun disappears for a few minutes.
(d) It snows.

4. What is the name of the person who buys Oryx?
(a) Aunt Ed.
(b) Uncle En.
(c) Uncle Em.
(d) Uncle Ed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Snowman is in the forest, what does he worry about?

2. How often are female Crakers fertile?

3. What type of meat is frequently served at OrganInc's cafeteria?

4. What ailment does Snowman believe he is suffering from that makes him decide to go to the compound?

5. What fruit is hidden near Snowman's tree?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Crake insult Jimmy?

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

4. What things is Snowman scared of?

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

6. Why does Sharon leave? Why does Sharon destroy the computers?

7. What theories do you have about how the world has ended up this way?

8. How does Snowman feel about Oryx?

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

10. How do the Crakers bore Snowman?

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