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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is illiterate.
(d) Edgar does not like to read.

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

3. The Monitors proudly tell Brian that the community's system is "distinguished by its rigor, discipline," and what (28)?
(a) Obedience.
(b) Order.
(c) Ferocity.
(d) Civility.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Monitors offer to buy Brian when they come to see him in Dining?

2. On page 26, Brian notes that they do get electric power, "albeit sporadically." What is he saying about the electricity?

3. After the burials, what does Brian realize about Gwen's death?

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

5. Why did Rolph never tell Edgar what he knew about the Egress Spout?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Regis say during the funeral for the workers who have been killed?

2. What is the Slough?

3. When Brian is looking for Amy in Dining, who finds Brian, and what do they want from him?

4. What important information does Brian learn from Rolph's letter?

5. What causes Brian to realize that he is in love with Amy?

6. What does Rolph suggest are some possible reasons for their community being put underground?

7. How is Brian feeling when he first heads over to Dining to look for Amy, and why?

8. After the funeral, what conflicting feelings does Brian have about his relationship with Amy and Law 6?

9. Describe how the bodies of dead workers are disposed of.

10. After finding out what Brian knows, what choice do the Monitors give him, and what decision does he make?

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