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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Wilbur wonders if Dr. Mott ever knew that he and Eliza were what?
(a) Rich.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Mocking him.
(d) Stupid.

2. What notable position has been held by Wilbur during his lifetime?
(a) Vice President of the United States.
(b) Mayor of New York.
(c) Governor of New York.
(d) President of the United States.

3. Wilbur was born with a total of how many fingers and toes?
(a) 4.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 10.

4. Kurt Vonnegut imagines that most people will die of what in Manhattan?
(a) "The Black Plague."
(b) "The Red Prejudice."
(c) "The Green Death."
(d) "The Yellow of Broken Dreams."

5. When Wilbur is old, he looks forward to seeing Dr. Mott where?
(a) The golf course.
(b) Michu Picchu.
(c) The afterlife.
(d) The coffee shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue, which opera is discussed by the Vonnegut brothers?

2. When they are children, what do Wilbur and Eliza do in secret?

3. As children, what skill does Wilbur have that Eliza lacks?

4. Where does Wilbur live at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. If Dr. Mott knew the secret about Wilbur and Eliza's intelligence, he kept it for what purpose?

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