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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The position of Warden of England has officially replaced which other title?
(a) Chancellor of Defense.
(b) Prime Minister.
(c) Minister of State.
(d) King of England.

2. What is on Hilda's cardigan when Theo visits her home?
(a) A pin of a newborn.
(b) Congealed food.
(c) Blood.
(d) A crucifix.

3. What does Theo expect in the near future as he contemplates his meeting with the SSP?
(a) The SSP will visit again, and will behave far less amicably .
(b) He thinks Xan will tap his house and phone lines.
(c) He is positive the SSP have the Five Fishes, and their assassination is imminent.
(d) The SSP will immediately inform the Council of their opinion, and Theo expects a subpoena.

4. Where is Theo meeting Xan on behalf of the Five Fishes in Chapter 11?
(a) Windsor Castle.
(b) The university.
(c) London.
(d) Xan's old home.

5. Who is Theo meeting in Chapter 14?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Rolf.
(c) Julian.
(d) Helena.

6. Why is Digby afraid of Theo?
(a) Theo threatened him.
(b) He fears he will alert the state that he needs to be taken to the Quietus.
(c) He thinks he recognizes him as someone who attacked him in the street.
(d) He is crazy.

7. What does Theo do with the Five Fishes' pamphlet?
(a) Wrote his grocery list over it.
(b) Showed it to Helena.
(c) Saved it in his diary.
(d) Flushed it down the toilet.

8. What about Oxford does Theo now have trouble accepting as he walks through the streets after his meeting with Xan?
(a) The streams of porn shops.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Lack of intellectual energy.
(d) The Omega's snobbery.

9. Why does Theo come to the museum in the first place?
(a) He misses his childhood days with Xan.
(b) To leave his response for the Five Fishes.
(c) To meet Julian.
(d) He wants to reconnect with the memories of his daughter.

10. What is Theo's job with Xan?
(a) Minister of Historic Record.
(b) Advisor.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Minister for Justice and State Security.

11. How does Theo remember Julian from when he taught her in class?
(a) Narcissistic.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Unsettling.
(d) Naive.

12. What is Theo's purpose for keeping a diary?
(a) To recount his life for whomever may find the book.
(b) Simply to pass the time.
(c) To log the second half of his life's memories for his own enjoyment later.
(d) It's a self-exploring, emotional release.

13. Where does Xan take Theo to walk after their meeting?
(a) Along the river.
(b) The park.
(c) A promenade.
(d) The courtyard.

14. Who is the last character to speak in Chapter 12?
(a) Felicia.
(b) Xan.
(c) The Grenadier.
(d) Theo.

15. Who beat themselves for the sin of mankind?
(a) Flagellants.
(b) Evangelicals.
(c) Sojourners.
(d) Youth groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Theo describe the destruction of ramps at the Quietus to the Chief Inspector?

2. Xan's large home becomes what in later years?

3. On what anniversary that Helena seems ignorant of does she call Theo on the phone?

4. What is Julian's most notable physical feature?

5. How does the Chief Inspector respond when Theo insists that the search of his home begin promptly?

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