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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 3: Part 2, what views can be seen from Charlie's new apartment on a clear day?
(a) A river that normally appears brown.
(b) The smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island.
(c) An old skyscraper and the subway station.
(d) The Brooklyn Bridge.

2. In Book 3: Part 8, how does Charlie react when Charles questions her about her encounter with the boys in the park?
(a) She gets angry and defensive.
(b) She remains silent and does not respond to his questions.
(c) She openly expresses her fear and distress.
(d) She provides detailed information about the incident.

3. In Book 3: Part 6, what causes Charles's fear for his granddaughter's future?
(a) Her frequent seizures and changing behavior.
(b) The absence of internet and television.
(c) The loss of toy shops in the city.
(d) Her growing attachment to a pet cat.

4. In Book 3: Part 3, why does Charlie watch people playing ping-pong from outside the Recreation Center?
(a) She prefers the outside view.
(b) She does not like ping-pong.
(c) She enjoys observing people.
(d) She is not allowed to enter the building.

5. In Book 3: Part 4, what memory does Charles have of the Ravine from when he was a university student?
(a) The heat and blackness of the foliage.
(b) The noise of winter and its fallen leaves.
(c) A flock of flamingos that flew north.
(d) The Ravine's lush greenery and exotic beauty.

6. In Book 3: Part 3, which season does Charlie look forward to the most?
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) June.
(d) February.

7. In Book 3: Part 2, what is the reason behind the cutbacks in federal scientific agencies, according to Charlie?
(a) Scientific illiteracy among Americans.
(b) Funding is redirected toward bioweapon development.
(c) The Chinese government refuses to cooperate with the US.
(d) The government believes diseases will never spread.

8. In Book 3: Part 6, what leads Charles to consider leaving his current location?
(a) The sudden disappearance of chocolate from stores.
(b) The destruction of the local playground.
(c) The introduction of the Cessation and Prevention of Terrorism Act.
(d) His friend's offer to help him leave.

9. In Book 3: Part 6, how does Charlie feel about David's new family?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Enthusiastic.

10. In Book 3: Part 6, who is writing the letters to Peter?
(a) Eden.
(b) Charlie.
(c) David.
(d) Nathaniel.

11. In Book 3: Part 4, what is Charles's primary concern when it comes to David?
(a) David's safety and well-being.
(b) David's career prospects.
(c) David's academics.
(d) David's social life.

12. In Book 3: Part 6, how does David feel about being a new father?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Proud.
(d) Nervous.

13. In Book 3: Part 2, why is Nathaniel unhappy about his move to New York?
(a) He misses his friends from graduate school.
(b) He doesn't like the low ceilings in their apartment.
(c) He is having trouble adapting to the new environment.
(d) He dislikes his new job.

14. In Book 3: Part 10, what does Charles secure in return for being executed publicly?
(a) A luxurious last meal.
(b) Protection for his family.
(c) Concessions from both the insurgency and the state.
(d) A full pardon and release.

15. In Book 3: Part 4, what does Charles observe in the Park while walking near the Loch?
(a) A group of children playing near the river.
(b) A bear sitting by the riverbed.
(c) A flock of flamingos flying overhead.
(d) A man panning for gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 3: Part 6, what does Charlie think about the baby's name?

2. In Book 3: Part 5, how does Charlie initially meet David?

3. In Book 3: Part 6, what has happened to the refugee camps?

4. In Book 3: Part 6, what change does David want to make in his living situation?

5. In Book 3: Part 3, how does Charlie initially feel about watching people play ping-pong at the Recreation Center?

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