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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What two elements does Kreton link together as he tries to entice Conrad to war?
(a) Aggression and hatred.
(b) Sex and aggression.
(c) Love and honor.
(d) Hatred and love.

4. What does Kreton suggest second to begin his plan to take over the world?
(a) Flying over the white house.
(b) Doing something to the moon.
(c) Drying up small oceans.
(d) Tricks like lifting a vase.

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

6. 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.

7. What does Kreton suggest first to begin his plan to take over the world?
(a) Flying over the white house.
(b) Tricks like lifting a vase.
(c) Drying up small oceans.
(d) Doing something to the moon.

8. What does Powers claim he needs sixteen copies of from Kreton?
(a) His insurance information.
(b) His birth certificate.
(c) His driver's license.
(d) A list of his powers.

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

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

11. What topic do Kreton and the cat discuss at the beginning of Act II?
(a) Cat naps.
(b) Mice.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Sunshine.

12. What reasons do Ellen give for not giving bacon to the cat?
(a) Bacon is for humans.
(b) The cat is old.
(c) Bacon isn't healthy, and the cat doesn't like them.
(d) The cat is evil.

13. Why has Reba had a bad morning?
(a) She had a flat tire.
(b) She was escorted by army officers.
(c) She has been locked inside the house.
(d) She has had little sleep.

14. What does Kreton claim are Rosemary's feelings toward her family?
(a) She is indifferent to them.
(b) She pities them.
(c) She doesn't like them.
(d) She loves them.

15. How does Kreton show his mental powers to Ellen?
(a) He lifts a mouse with his mind.
(b) He lifts the television with his mind.
(c) He lifts the cat with his mind.
(d) He lifts a vase with his mind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much of his brain does Kreton claim to use?

3. What does Kreton believe is a symbol for sex?

4. Who does Powers note would not sit still for Kreton's overthrow of the world?

5. what does Kreton admit to Rosemary he has done?

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