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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. Buckminster Fuller thought that the largest problem with the planet Earth was that it did not come with what?
(a) A caretaker.
(b) An implosion button.
(c) A maid.
(d) An instruction booklet.

2. One of Buckminster Fuller's guiding principles by which Sebastian and Nana live says, "Every day I will give myself wholly to" (7) what?
(a) Self-awareness.
(b) Futurist thinking.
(c) My community.
(d) Philanthropic action.

3. When Nana finally explains the reason why she believes they cannot stay open for tourists after her stroke, what does she say is the reason?
(a) Sebestian does not have the necessary aptitude for teaching.
(b) She is moving to Chile.
(c) The heating bill has risen too high.
(d) The city has revoked their permits to operate a business.

4. What does Jared say is responsible for the scar on his chest?
(a) An appendectomy.
(b) Spleen surgery.
(c) A tiger attack.
(d) Heart transplant surgery.

5. When Nana opens her eyes and speaks to Sebastian just before he leaves the hospital the day of her stroke, what does she say?
(a) "You are going away" (27).
(b) "Praise Bucky" (27).
(c) "Don't ever leave me" (27).
(d) "Please be good" (27).

Short Answer Questions

1. In Buckminster Fuller's most famous quote about religion, what had he said about God?

2. What happens to cut the first youth group meeting short?

3. For what sole purpose does Nana keep an active phone line in the house?

4. What brand of cigarettes does Jared smoke?

5. Whom does Jared name as the first punk rocker?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the framed photographs of the dome that Nana and Sebastian sell in their gift shop?

2. What does Sebastian notice affixed to Jared's Mp3 player when Janice is driving him away from the hospital and what does it signify?

3. What comment from Sebastian causes the rest of the car ride home from youth group to be spent in uncomfortable silence?

4. What is the significance of Sebastian's secret password for the computer in the dome?

5. How do Nana's past predictions about Sebastian's path contrast with her pronouncements about him after her stroke?

6. Explain the Guiding Principles according to Buckminster Fuller's philosophy of life.

7. What is the first question Jared asks Sebastian after he is told that Sebastian may sound funny to others since he hardly ever leaves the dome?

8. What aspect of the distraction Jared decides to provide while Sebastian steals the bass is so cruel to Janice and why?

9. How does Janice's invitation to stay for lunch serve as a major turning point in Sebastian's life?

10. What is the significance of Sebastian's comments about the South Pole?

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