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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. What religion is Dr. Crane?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Baptist.

2. What happens in early November in the novel?
(a) A dust-storm.
(b) An early snow-storm.
(c) A war.
(d) A tornado.

3. What does Dr. Crane wear on his feet in the lab when working?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Carpet slippers.
(c) Socks.
(d) Tennis Shoes.

4. How did Outland's father die?
(a) He was shot.
(b) He drowned.
(c) He died of old age.
(d) He was killed by a wagon.

5. How many volumes of history did the Professor write?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Crane work on the campus?

2. What prestigious group is Louie trying to get into at the university?

3. When Scott runs into Lillian on the campus, what do they do together?

4. What kind of car do Louie and Rosamond have?

5. Where did Mrs. St Peter think the pot that Outland gave her should reside?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about Lillian's opinions bother the Professor?

2. What does the Professor mean when he tells his wife that they should have never gotten older? How does Lillian respond?

3. How might Outland sound imaginary to readers?

4. Describe the dress forms as characters seen by the Professor.

5. Who is Louie and Rosamond's house named after? Why is this such a shock to the family?

6. Why does the Professor meet Mrs. Crane in his study? Why is this awkward?

7. Why does Mrs. Crane feel that she is entitled to some of Outland's money?

8. Would Lillian have been happy with Tom Outland as her son-in-law? Why?

9. What does Mrs. Crane mean when she says, "There are some things the law doesn't cover?" How much did Crane help Outland?

10. What kind of relationship does the Professor have with Augusta?

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