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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his letter, Rolph uses the word "verboten" (23). What does this word mean?
(a) Forbidden.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Unwise.
(d) Impulsive.

2. What do the Monitors offer to buy Brian when they come to see him in Dining?
(a) A potpie.
(b) A Kit Kat.
(c) A Coke.
(d) A steak.

3. Why did Rolph never tell Edgar what he knew about the Egress Spout?
(a) He did not think that Edgar would believe him.
(b) He was afraid that knowing might get Edgar killed.
(c) He did not want to upset Edgar with the knowledge.
(d) He thought that Edgar would inform on him.

4. What does Mr. Regis say governs whether people have a pleasant day or not?
(a) Whether they take the time to get to know others.
(b) Whether they follow Law 6.
(c) Whether they have something to look forward to.
(d) Whether they log enough Role Hours.

5. What does Brian's ghoul costume indicate that his character did before his death?
(a) Fought fires.
(b) Played football.
(c) Worked in an office.
(d) Delivered the mail.

6. As Brian is considering the implications of Rolph's letter, where does he suddenly realize he is standing?
(a) Near Monitoring & Reporting.
(b) In front of his Sleep Slot.
(c) Next to Gwen's body.
(d) Back in the MAWS OF HELL.

7. What was Rolph especially eager to see in the surface world?
(a) The sky.
(b) The animals.
(c) The grocery stores.
(d) The ocean.

8. What prevents Brian from following Amy when she runs away from the Monitor supervisors?
(a) He cannot see which direction she has gone because of the cowboys.
(b) The Monitors stun him into unconsciousness.
(c) The Monitors assemble a crowd around him to hold him.
(d) He does not understand what is happening until it is too late to follow her.

9. What guess does Rolph make about who knows why they are living underground?
(a) Only the surface dwellers know.
(b) No one in their community knows.
(c) Mr. Regis from Workhouse Effective Coordination knows.
(d) Monitoring & Reporting knows.

10. On page 24, when Brian says, "Why say it? Does it help? We know from bitter experience it does not," what is he referring to?
(a) His desire to have a normal future with Amy.
(b) The constant failures of the power system.
(c) The general misery of life underground.
(d) The fact that no Visitors ever come.

11. Why does Rolph not worry that Edgar will read his letter?
(a) Edgar would never disrespect his father's privacy.
(b) The letter is sealed with wax.
(c) Edgar does not like to read.
(d) Edgar is illiterate.

12. Who is responsible for supervising the Monitors at night?
(a) Mr. Regis.
(b) Shirley.
(c) Amy.
(d) Kiko.

13. What are "SomnoSlams" and "HyperHooper" (24)?
(a) Desserts available from Vending.
(b) The two shoe styles available.
(c) Mind-altering drugs.
(d) Popular music styles.

14. When the Monitors suggest that Brian inform on Amy in order to save himself, what does he do?
(a) Shows them Rolph's letter.
(b) Agrees to inform on Amy.
(c) Makes a run for the Egress Spout.
(d) Makes a run for the tram.

15. How does one of the Monitors subtly threaten Brian when they are talking in Dining?
(a) She mimes kicking.
(b) She pretends to take notes about him.
(c) She keeps looking over at the Egress Spout.
(d) She touches her whistle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the page 19 letters "'R.S.,' 'T.F.,' and 'G.T.'” stand for?

2. In his note to his son on his drawing of Brian, what does Rolph call Brian?

3. Where did Rolph learn about the surface world?

4. From Amy's letter, what does she believe about Brian's conversation with the Monitor supervisors?

5. After Amy leaves to go to DISCO LOVE NEST, what is Brian's response to the shimmering lights and swaying trees?

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