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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sam say he would like to create?
(a) A cure for degenerates.
(b) A world without misfits.
(c) A shelter for degenerates.
(d) A world run by misfits.

2. How does Sam contrast his relationship with the children with Henny's relationship?
(a) He is friendly with them, whereas she treats them all like enemies.
(b) He is less protective of the children.
(c) He doesn't know them at all, whereas she knows them intimately.
(d) He tries to teach them, but she doesn't.

3. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?
(a) Subdued.
(b) Tyrannical.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Nervous and lively.

4. How does the narrator characterize Sam Pollit's relationship with his children?
(a) He sleeps and rises by their needs.
(b) He tries to ignore them as much as he can.
(c) He never breaks promises to them.
(d) He overdoes it to compensate for being gone so often.

5. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?
(a) Civilized.
(b) Hyper.
(c) Always hungry.
(d) Disobedient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Sam and Henny been married?

2. What makes Sam a hero to his department?

3. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?

4. Who is Henny's favorite?

5. What is Louie like when her parents are around?

(see the answer key)

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