Very Recent History Quiz

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Take our free Very Recent History quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What habit is John not good at, but participates in anyway because his friends are doing it? (from Part 1, Section 2)

Jogging.

Drugs.

Smoking.

Drinking.

2.

How old does John turn at the end of the story? (from Part 2, Section 4)

35.

25.

40.

30.

3.

What story-telling tradition, or phrase, seems to be deliberately echoed in the first lines of the introduction, and why is this significant? (from Part 1, Section 1 )

"This is what happened" - it suggests the story is meant to be read like a historical narrative.

"It was a dark and stormy night" - it suggests the story is meant to be read like a thriller.

"Once upon a time" - it suggests the story is meant to be read like a biography.

"Once upon a time" - it suggests the story is meant to be read like a fairy tale.

4.

What happens to the Mayor's attempt to win re-election? (from Part 2, Section 3)

It's a tie.

He loses.

He withdraws.

He wins.

5.

According to narration, what is the purpose or point of living in the City? (from Part 2, Section 1)

To acquire money and capital.

To make enough money and capital to afford to leave.

To party a lot and have plenty of sex.

To find the right person to spend your life with.

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