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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While preparing for their trip to the past, what post-hypnotic suggestion do Si and Katie give themselves?
(a) To see who mailed the letter and to not interfere.
(b) To find out when the letter was mailed.
(c) To take a walk in the snow.
(d) To take a bus to the post office.

2. Why is the Dakota used as a time portal?
(a) Because it is newly painted.
(b) Because the owner likes to travel in time.
(c) Because it has an empty apartment.
(d) Because it hasn't changed.

3. Si admits he enjoys Katie's company, but tells the reader that:
(a) He will keep most things about their relationship to himself.
(b) He wants to get to know her better.
(c) She talks too much.
(d) He wishes she were more exciting.

4. The agency won't let __________ help Si with his second trip to the past.
(a) Dr. Rossoff.
(b) Ruben.
(c) Katie.
(d) Danziger.

5. What connection does the letter have with President Cleveland?
(a) The man who sent the letter knew the President.
(b) It was mailed to the White House.
(c) President Cleveland wrote the letter.
(d) It was mailed to Carmody who worked for the President.

6. How are Si's visitors dressed when they arrive at the Dakota during his training?
(a) In spacesuits.
(b) In shorts and t-shirts.
(c) In their normal clothes.
(d) In period costume.

7. Where does the funding for the time travel project come from?
(a) The government.
(b) The scientists.
(c) Danziger.
(d) The post office.

8. Why does Si fit the agency's profile?
(a) He is adventurous.
(b) He has brown hair.
(c) He is quiet and lonely.
(d) He likes to travel.

9. While talking with Ruben and Danziger in Danziger's office, what pledge does Si make to Danziger?
(a) That he'll donate his paycheck to charity.
(b) That he will find out who Danziger's parents are.
(c) His loyalty.
(d) That he won't go into the past again.

10. Who is the government agency director?
(a) Carmody.
(b) Rossoff.
(c) Danziger.
(d) Lastvogel.

11. While Si is making dinner during his last few days at the Dakota, who surprises him with a visit?
(a) Katie.
(b) Danziger.
(c) May.
(d) Dr. Rossoff.

12. After one of their dates, what does Katie tell Si?
(a) That she was related to Grover Cleveland.
(b) That she wants to marry him.
(c) That she wants to travel through time too.
(d) That she was adopted.

13. How does Ruben know that Katie went with Si into the past?
(a) Katie told him.
(b) Danziger told him.
(c) Si is being watched.
(d) Si told him.

14. Who does Esterhazy say is in control of the agency's time travel project?
(a) Si.
(b) Danziger.
(c) Himself.
(d) Ruben.

15. Why does Ruben apologize to Si in the warehouse?
(a) He thinks he offended Si.
(b) Ruben believes he's confusing Si.
(c) Because the place is a mess.
(d) Because Si doesn't like Ruben.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the play that Si watches at the agency?

2. What property of Si's does the agency purchase?

3. Why does Katie want to travel back in time?

4. What was so mysterious about the note Andrew Carmody left his family?

5. What does Si tell his boss In Chapter 2?

(see the answer keys)

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