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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Powers tell Kreton to do about taking over the world?
(a) Do it secretly.
(b) Do it quickly.
(c) Do it slowly.
(d) Put it out of his mind.

2. Whose pet does Ellen say the cat is?
(a) Conrad's.
(b) Powers'.
(c) Reba's.
(d) Roger's.

3. Why does the aide think Powers hates him?
(a) He is paid well.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He went to West Point.
(d) He is popular.

4. Why does Conrad believe Kreton would hate being in charge of the world?
(a) He would have to dress up.
(b) He wouldn't be paid.
(c) Too many speeches and paperwork.
(d) He would have to stop reading minds.

5. How much time passes between acts?
(a) Three days.
(b) Overnight.
(c) Five days.
(d) Five years.

6. Why is Kreton surprised sex is such a taboo topic?
(a) People revel in public executions.
(b) It is a fun activity.
(c) It is frightening to watch.
(d) It isn't taboo on his planet.

7. What did Kreton expect everyone to talk about?
(a) Poverty and cruelty.
(b) War, love, and wealth.
(c) Battles, poets, and other events.
(d) Peace and harmony.

8. What was Central Intelligence "tickled pink" about?
(a) That Kreton came to Earth.
(b) That Kreton has a spaceship.
(c) That Kreton can move objects.
(d) That Kreton can read minds.

9. What does Kreton want to watch Ellen do?
(a) Make love to a woman.
(b) Read a book.
(c) Make love to a man.
(d) Exercise.

10. Why does Kreton claim his race is perfect?
(a) They have no morals.
(b) They have no soul.
(c) They have no passion.
(d) They have no children.

11. What does Ellen do in response?
(a) Lifts the cat with her mind.
(b) Lifts the television with her mind.
(c) Lifts the vase with her mind.
(d) Lifts a mouse with her mind.

12. Who is the author of the book Conrad chooses for Ellen?
(a) Vidal Conrad.
(b) Gore Vidal
(c) Roger.
(d) Ellen Conrad.

13. What does Kreton announce he has done at the end of Act II?
(a) Married Conrad and Ellen.
(b) Planned a sneak attack.
(c) Destroyed Washington.
(d) Destroyed the moon.

14. What does Ellen do with the book in Act II?
(a) She tears it in half.
(b) She memorizes the first page.
(c) She throws it away.
(d) She draws in it.

15. Why is Powers angry at the Pentagon?
(a) They released Kreton.
(b) They have left him in charge of Kreton.
(c) They have fired him.
(d) They have given the aide a raise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kreton suggest second to begin his plan to take over the world?

2. What does Roger claim the Russians have discovered?

3. What does Kreton tell Ellen his race does not do?

4. What reasons do Ellen give for not giving bacon to the cat?

5. What finally causes Conrad to fight?

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