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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Theo is frustrated during his conversation in Chapter 14, what does the author say he wishes to do?
(a) Pray for mercy.
(b) Fall to the ground.
(c) Jump into traffic.
(d) Bang his head.

2. What is the first of the Five Fishes' concerns that Theo speaks of at the meeting in Chapter 12?
(a) The Sojourners.
(b) The Isle of Man.
(c) An election.
(d) The Quietus.

3. How does Theo describe the destruction of ramps at the Quietus to the Chief Inspector?
(a) A disrespectful debacle.
(b) Inappropriate, but commendable.
(c) Merely a shame.
(d) An irritating inconvenience.

4. What does Theo regret of himself in the last sentence of Chapter 15?
(a) He wishes he had the group's passion.
(b) He misses having a family.
(c) He regrets leaving his job with Xan.
(d) He wishes Julian loved him.

5. Who introduces Theo to the museum in Chapter 10?
(a) His mother.
(b) Xan.
(c) His favorite professor.
(d) Helena.

6. What does the Church of England replace the sign of the cross with?
(a) A lightbulb.
(b) A golden orb.
(c) A mother nursing her child.
(d) A flower.

7. What is Xan wearing when he surprises Theo at the car in Chapter 13?
(a) A feathered hat.
(b) A pinstriped suit.
(c) A tweed coat.
(d) A fur-lined jacket.

8. What is Theo's old driver's name?
(a) Edwin.
(b) George.
(c) Leo.
(d) Martin.

9. What does Theo's mother do for extra money during his youth?
(a) Replicate prints.
(b) Tutor French.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Give piano lessons.

10. Which is not a demand of the Five Fishes as printed on their pamphlet?
(a) Provide meals for the homeless.
(b) End fertility testing.
(c) Liberate the Isle of Man.
(d) End the Quietus.

11. Xan and Theo salute which historical moment on the bridge near Xan's home?
(a) The death of Princess Diana.
(b) The formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(c) The Year Omega.
(d) The death of five young Cavaliers.

12. What reoccurring nightmare does Theo have of his father?
(a) His father standing at the foot of Theo's bed with an infected stub finger.
(b) His father in excruciating pain on his deathbed.
(c) His father beating him.
(d) His father hanging by a noose.

13. What is Xan's home in Dorset called?
(a) Vauxhall.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Woolcombe.
(d) Andover.

14. What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election?
(a) He would like to run against his cousin.
(b) He thinks it would be disruptive and Xan would win anyway.
(c) He agrees with the Five Fishes, and hopes to see Xan lose.
(d) He doesn't bother to care about things like that.

15. What does Theo eat at the inn?
(a) Lasagna.
(b) Bangers and mash.
(c) Fish and chips.
(d) Meat pies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theo meeting in Chapter 14?

2. When Miriam buries her brother's ashes, what does she say?

3. Who does Theo's wife leave him for?

4. How many times does Theo lie to the State Security Police when they visit him?

5. The position of Warden of England has officially replaced which other title?

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