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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. What surprising act do Wilbur and Eliza take part in, as Dr. Cordiner and their mother watch?
(a) The attack Dr. Cordiner.
(b) They punch each other.
(c) They kiss each other.
(d) They smell each other's private parts.

2. The day after their 15th birthday, what do Wilbur and Eliza do for the first time?
(a) Dress themselves.
(b) Go hiking.
(c) Take a family photo.
(d) Drive a car.

3. Who is Eliza's prince?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her fiance.
(c) Her brother.
(d) The ambassador to China.

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

5. What mystery do Wilbur and Eliza discover about the mansion?
(a) It is made of straw.
(b) There is a mansion within the mansion.
(c) There is a secret village below it.
(d) It is made of candy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where does Eliza conduct interviews regarding her inheritance?

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

4. What decreases Wilbur and Eliza's intelligence?

5. How tall is the Chinese ambassador?

Short Essay Questions

1. Once Eliza is out of the institution, what is her opinion of Wilbur?

2. Why does Dr. Cordiner get angry at Wilbur and Eliza?

3. When Wilbur is older, he reads reports written by Dr. Mott regarding Wilbur and Eliza. What type of information do these reports contain?

4. What do Wilbur and Eliza discover about gravity?

5. Why do Wilbur and Eliza pretend to be idiots while growing up?

6. On her 15th birthday, what comment does Eliza make regarding her parents' appearance?

7. As children, what do Wilbur and Eliza read about beautiful people?

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

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

10. Why does Kurt Vonnegut admire the performances of Laurel and Hardy?

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