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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theo still refuse to believe about Xan after he has met with him for the first time in years?
(a) He is evil.
(b) He has become religious.
(c) He likes the idea of the Man Penal Colony.
(d) He is unloved.

2. Where does Theo tell the Five Fishes he will go after he meets them for the first time?
(a) St. Margaret's Church.
(b) The Sojourners' headquarters.
(c) Quietus.
(d) The Isle of Man.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Helena's opinion of the Sojourners that she talks about in Chapter 16?
(a) There should be stronger mandates as to how many are allowed in the country.
(b) They are lucky to be here, and no one's forced them to come.
(c) They should be free as any other citizen.
(d) They shouldn't be completely liberated, but perhaps given better pay and rights.

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

12. What are the legal requirements regarding newborn domestic animals?
(a) All are humanely euthanized.
(b) A local council-person picks the best of the litter to survive, the rest are destroyed.
(c) A male and a female from each litter may be kept.
(d) Only one female from the first litter, and one male from the second may be kept.

13. How long has it been since Xan went to the home he grew up in?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fifteen years.

14. 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 is crazy.
(d) He thinks he recognizes him as someone who attacked him in the street.

15. How does the author describe the drawing on the Five Fishes' pamphlet that Theo has been delivered?
(a) Disturbing.
(b) Intricate.
(c) Bland.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Theo is frustrated during his conversation in Chapter 14, what does the author say he wishes to do?

2. What about Oxford does Theo now have trouble accepting as he walks through the streets after his meeting with Xan?

3. What two part-time jobs does Theo accept as part of his cousin's plan?

4. Why does Theo believe that Helena speaks poorly of him to Rupert?

5. "I never understood Dr. Faron's precise function when he was Warden's Adviser and it hasn't become clearer with his absence and the passing of three years." Who says this?

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