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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago does Newt say his brother Frank disappeared in his letter in Chapter 5?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 10 years ago.

2. What word refers to the instrument that brings a person into his "team" in the beliefs of Bokononists?
(a) "Kan-kan."
(b) "Vin-dit."
(c) "Wampeter."
(d) "Karass."

3. Where does the narrator describe the Episcopalian woman living in Chapter 3?
(a) New York, New York.
(b) Newport, Rhode Island.
(c) Little Rock, Arkansas.
(d) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

4. What is the married name of Newt's sister, as revealed in his letter in Chapter 5?
(a) Mrs. J. Smith Beacon.
(b) Mrs. Harrison C. Conners.
(c) Mrs. Newton B. Anderson.
(d) Mrs. Quincy Rudolph.

5. What does the narrator tell the reader to call him in Chapter 1?
(a) Jonah.
(b) Paul.
(c) Harry.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what kind of dog does the narrator describe building a dog house in Chapter 3?

2. What materials are required to play the "Cat's Cradle" game that is described in the narrative?

3. What is the title of Chapter 4?

4. How tall does Newt Hoenikker claim to be in his letter to John?

5. What is the title of the book that the narrator describes writing in Chapter 1?

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