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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 210-230; Part 3, pages 231-246.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator say he did not tell Gulliver to stop, when Gulliver started to beat him?
(a) He wanted to see what human violence was like.
(b) He wanted to make it look like self-defense.
(c) He was willing to be killed rather than let Isobel and Gulliver be killed.
(d) He could not breathe with Gulliver’s hand on his throat.

2. Why does the replacement say humans need to be limited in their technology?
(a) If they learn how to communicate, they will sow divisions in Vonnadorian society.
(b) If they understand the power of mathematics, they will use it to enrich themselves.
(c) If they see the splendor of mathematics, they will lose their minds.
(d) If they ever get off the planet, they will not be friendly.

3. What color does the narrator say Gulliver is dressed in, when he interrupts him on the phone?
(a) Black.
(b) Gold.
(c) Purple.
(d) White.

4. Why does the narrator’s replacement say he did not make his presence known when he broke into the house a few nights before?
(a) He was afraid of the dog.
(b) He was not ready to have murder on his conscience.
(c) He did not want to kill another Vonnadorian.
(d) He was not confident of his gifts.

5. What is the consequence for the narrator, of bringing Gulliver back to life?
(a) Delusional visions.
(b) A violent headache.
(c) Exhaustion.
(d) Great pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Isobel Martin’s book The Dark Ages?

2. What does the note say, that the narrator finds blowing down from Gulliver’s room?

3. What does Isobel Martin say Andrew Martin is motivated by?

4. What is the title of Isobel’s novel?

5. What does the narrator say the point of love is?

(see the answer key)

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