The Drowned World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

J.G. Ballard
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Drowned World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the location where Kerans lives?
(a) The Hilton.
(b) The Waldorf.
(c) The Plaza.
(d) The Ritz.

2. What does Kerans realize about the scenery he admired from his balcony?
(a) It is a post-apocalyptical playground.
(b) It is a natural wonder.
(c) It is a garbage-filled swamp.
(d) It is an ancient ruin.

3. Where do Kerans, Riggs, and the others find Hardman?
(a) In Beatrice's quarters.
(b) In an abandoned cinema.
(c) In a flooded village square.
(d) On a catamaran.

4. How does Kerans know that Riggs intends to leave early?
(a) Beatrice informs him of the change in departure time.
(b) He finds a note left by Riggs explaining the situation.
(c) The helicopter pilot signals him about the plan.
(d) He overhears a conversation between Riggs and Macready.

5. Who asks Kerans for help with a job?
(a) The pilot of the boat.
(b) Macready.
(c) Riggs.
(d) Beatrice.

6. Who does Kerans inform about the voices of the iguanas?
(a) Macready.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Riggs.

7. What realization does Kerans have while talking to Beatrice?
(a) They will stay permanently if Riggs leaves.
(b) He should have already left.
(c) Riggs is staying permanently.
(d) He should leave with Riggs.

8. What type of insects does Kerans see buzzing past his balcony?
(a) Swarms of bugs.
(b) Triassic-sized insects.
(c) Flies.
(d) Bees.

9. What natural phenomenon does Kerans observe below from his balcony?
(a) Eruptions.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Sandstorms.
(d) Earthquakes.

10. What problem does Riggs ask Kerans to help him with?
(a) Moving the testing station.
(b) Convincing Beatrice to leave.
(c) Packing up and leaving.
(d) Fixing the landing craft.

11. How does Kerans describe Riggs after he leaves the room?
(a) Curious about the Triassic era.
(b) Annoyed by the nightmares.
(c) Obedient to reason and logic.
(d) Uninterested in dreams.

12. What symptom has Hardman been experiencing for the past two months?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Fever.

13. In Chapter 7, where has Kerans been secluded during this time?
(a) His catamaran.
(b) The jungle.
(c) Beatrice's penthouse suite.
(d) The testing station.

14. Why does Kerans take a compass from the armory?
(a) He plans to navigate through unfamiliar territory.
(b) He wants to find his way back to the base.
(c) He intends to trade it for something valuable.
(d) He wants to measure the Earth's magnetic field.

15. In Chapter 2, what does Kerans see from across the water?
(a) Massive geophysical upheavals.
(b) Marmosets.
(c) Iguanas.
(d) Biological testing center.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of the massive size of fauna?

2. What is the name of the man who watches the sun rise in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 3, where does Kerans head after returning to the cutter?

4. What has turned Kerans' beard white?

5. In the sick-bay, who is Lieutenant Hardman complaining to?

(see the answer keys)

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