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
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Riggs leaves, what does Beatrice offer Kerans?
(a) A job.
(b) A swimsuit.
(c) A drink.
(d) A map.

2. What happens to Kerans's catamaran?
(a) It sinks due to a leak.
(b) It drifts away and gets destroyed by alligators.
(c) It is struck by lightning.
(d) It is stolen by pirates.

3. What task does Kerans undertake after visiting Beatrice?
(a) Searching for Lieutenant Hardman.
(b) Fixing her generator.
(c) Repairing the helicopter.
(d) Building a makeshift boat.

4. How does Kerans suggest dealing with the men on the paddleboat?
(a) Fighting them off with weapons.
(b) Reporting them to the authorities.
(c) Helping them to leave sooner.
(d) Ignoring them and staying hidden.

5. Where does Kerans believe Lieutenant Hardman has gone?
(a) North of the lagoons.
(b) South of the lagoons.
(c) Into the jungle.
(d) Across the silt flats.

6. What has turned the temperate regions of Europe into a flooded tropic?
(a) Melting ice caps.
(b) Massive geophysical upheavals.
(c) Shifts in global landmasses.
(d) Increase in global radioactivity.

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

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

9. What does Kerans realize about Hardman's knowledge?
(a) He is aware of the imminent departure.
(b) He is unaware of the imminent departure.
(c) He is plotting against Kerans.
(d) He is planning to leave secretly.

10. Where do Kerans and Riggs move to after docking the cutter?
(a) Poolside.
(b) Apartment complex.
(c) Rooftop.
(d) Testing center.

11. What do Kerans, Bodkin, and Beatrice sense about their relationship in Chapter 6?
(a) They have grown closer.
(b) They are becoming distant.
(c) They are in conflict.
(d) They need each other's support.

12. What does Kerans experience at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) A vivid nightmare.
(b) A headache.
(c) A sense of déjà vu.
(d) A feeling of exhaustion.

13. Who is playing with marmosets at the testing center?
(a) Macready.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Kerans.
(d) Riggs.

14. How does Riggs attempt to communicate with Kerans and Beatrice?
(a) Writing a letter.
(b) Sending a text message.
(c) Using hand signals.
(d) Shouting into a megaphone.

15. Where do Kerans and Bodkin go after leaving the base?
(a) Laboratory.
(b) Cutter.
(c) Armory.
(d) Sick-bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the landing stage in a converted landing craft?

2. Who asks Kerans for help with a job?

3. Why does Kerans apologize to Bodkin?

4. What realization dawns on Kerans when the helicopter turns?

5. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Riggs and his men departed?

(see the answer keys)

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