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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. Which of Shakespeare's plays is referred to at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(d) The Tempest.

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

3. Why does Theo believe the old women have been drugged?
(a) They sing children's songs.
(b) They attack one another.
(c) They twirl and dance.
(d) They speak in made-up languages.

4. What display of the museum has Xan always preferred?
(a) The mummies.
(b) The evolution exhibit.
(c) The early classical male statues.
(d) The Impressionists paintings.

5. Who is the Five Fishes' pamphlet addressed to?
(a) To the people of Britain.
(b) To the citizens of the world.
(c) To Xan Lyppiatt and the Council of England.
(d) To those concerned with injustice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theo meeting in Chapter 14?

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

3. What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election?

4. Who are the Grenadiers?

5. For whom is there still law and order in England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the priest and the conversation Theo has with him in Chapter 8.

2. How do you think Theo's experience with his father's death will shape him as a man?

3. Does Theo have pleasant memories of his original trip to Blythburgh with his family? Why is it then ironic that he is there the second time?

4. How does Theo try to sway Julian away from her plans, and how does she defend her motives?

5. How does Theo think Xan will respond to the notice from the Five Fishes? If Theo never leaves the Council, could he be more help to Julian?

6. Describe the role of Woolcombe in shaping Theo's character.

7. Why do you think Theo is repulsed so much by the Quietus, even though it seems to be his society's norm?

8. How are the memories of Theo's daughter and father different? How are they similar?

9. Describe Theo's concerns that he writes about in his diary after his visit from the State Security Police.

10. How have you seen Theo change since the beginning of the book as he leaves the note at the Cast Museum saying he will help the Five Fishes?

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