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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Kroner say at the end of Chapter 12 that Dr. Proteus has to do in order to get the job in Pittsburgh?
2. Why does Dr. Proteus bring the cat to Ilium?
3. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?
4. Who said this quote? "The man with the thick glasses as much as said his son's life wasn't worth living on account of me."
5. What does Lasher say will eventually happen to everyone with an IQ above 110?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?
2. What are Lasher's beliefs about the state of society, and what does he think will happen to it?
3. What does Dr. Proteus notice about the Reeks and Wrecks on the bridge?
4. What is Shepherd doing when Paul shows up late for work, and how does Paul react?
5. Why is Anita horrified at the idea of the living on the farm?
6. What happens to Checker Charley during its match with Paul?
7. What does Alfy do to make money?
8. What does Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 that upsets Anita?
9. Who takes Paul's gun and why?
10. What does Paul want to do for his and Anita's anniversary , and what does Anita want to do instead?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you think is the overall message of the novel? Use examples from the novel to prove your point.
Essay Topic 2
In the society of the novel, career choices are determined by IQ. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system? Do you think this would be fair? Provide examples from or references to the book.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of women in the futuristic society of the novel. Describe the professions of each of the female characters in the novel, and why their opportunities are different from those of their male counterparts.
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