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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. Who is Fred Garth?

2. What is a Ghost Shirt according to the Ghost Dance religion?

3. Who does Dr. Proteus live on the farm with?

4. Why has Garth done well in the company?

5. What happens while Dr. Proteus is testifying?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basic message of the daytime TV that Paul watches?

2. Why has Fred Garth been successful in his career?

3. What is the Ghost Shirt Society's plan for rebellion?

4. Why does Halyard lose his degrees?

5. What does the lie detector force Paul to admit?

6. What does Kroner say Paul will have to do to get the Pittsburgh job after the meeting with high company officials?

7. What is the basic message of the play at the Meadows?

8. Why is the writer's novel rejected for publication?

9. Why is Harold in jail?

10. What happens at the end of Paul's first meeting with the society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the purpose of the Shah and his American tour in the novel. What does the Shah, as an outsider, think about what he sees? How is his point of view different from Halyard's? Why does Halyard feel frustrated with the Shah?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Anita and what purpose she serves in the novel. Focus on her relationship with Paul, her primary motivation, her background, etc.

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