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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, which opera is discussed by the Vonnegut brothers?
(a) Tosca.
(b) Otello.
(c) Mirielle.
(d) Aida.

2. What do Melody and Isadore dream of becoming?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Princesses.
(c) Wives.
(d) Beautiful.

3. What is Kurt Vonnegut's ancestry?
(a) Russian.
(b) Polish.
(c) Scottish.
(d) German.

4. What sport does Wilbur take up as he gets older?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Hockey.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Golf.

5. How tall do Wilbur and Eliza grow?
(a) 3 meters.
(b) 1.5 meters.
(c) 2 meters.
(d) .5 meters.

6. The author believes that what is more important than love?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Passion.
(c) Common decency.
(d) Enthusiasm.

7. Dr. Cordiner believes Eliza to be incapable of what?
(a) Reading and writing.
(b) Speaking another language.
(c) Driving a car.
(d) Understanding mathematics.

8. Bernard practices what type of science?
(a) Global.
(b) Medical.
(c) Nuclear.
(d) Atmospheric.

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

10. What type of clothing do Wilbur and Eliza wear as children?
(a) Rags.
(b) Circus costumes.
(c) They do not wear clothing.
(d) The latest fashions.

11. At what age do Wilbur and Eliza realize their parents have mistreated them?
(a) 8.
(b) They do not realize this.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

12. How do Wilbur and Eliza's parents refer to the mansion?
(a) The asteroid.
(b) The planet.
(c) The prison.
(d) The haven.

13. What professional team does Eliza invest in?
(a) Pittsburgh Steelers.
(b) New England Patriots.
(c) Detroit Lions.
(d) Chinese Free Worlds.

14. What do people believe about Wilbur and Eliza when they are children?
(a) They are rocket scientists.
(b) They are idiots.
(c) They are royalty.
(d) They are the chosen ones.

15. Dr. Mott always seemed to be what type of a man?
(a) Sad.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Bored.
(d) Suspicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wilbur turns 15, what nation is excelling in science?

2. Where is Melody and Isadore's construction site for their project?

3. When Wilbur and Eliza are children, where do their parents live?

4. Does Dr. Mott's grandson appear to know his grandfather?

5. Wilbur and Eliza refer to the sound of the whippoorwill as what?

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