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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. Dr. Mott reports that Wilbur and Eliza's mental capacity would not extend beyond what age?
(a) 4 or 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 2 or 3.

2. What does Eliza want her grave stone to read?
(a) "The Better Half."
(b) "Here lies Betty Brown."
(c) "Nothing Without You."
(d) "Oldie but Goodie."

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

4. Melody first gets pregnant at what age?
(a) 13.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do Melody and Isadore dream of becoming?

4. At what age do Wilbur and Eliza realize their parents have mistreated them?

5. When Wilbur is 15, how many explorers have been sent to Mars?

Short Essay Questions

1. On their 15th birthday, why is Wilbur and Eliza's mother so disturbed by their mental incapacity?

2. Who does Kurt Vonnegut consider his family, in addition to his immediate family?

3. As a child, why was Wilbur worried about Dr. Mott?

4. What is Wilbur doing at the beginning of Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

5. Why is Dr. Mott important to Wilbur and Eliza?

6. What do Melody and Isadore use to build their pyramid?

7. When Dr. Cordiner belittles Wilbur and Eliza in front of their mother, how does Letitia react?

8. Why are Wilbur and Eliza sent away to live at the mansion instead of with their parents?

9. Why are Wilbur and Eliza retested, with their parents watching?

10. When Dr. Mott learns the truth about Wilbur and Eliza, how does he react?

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