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Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. In 2000, what work group performs tasks such as cleaning and cooking?
(a) The housekeeping army.
(b) The maintenance army.
(c) The industrial army.
(d) Everyone does these things for themselves.

2. When Julian awakes confused the next day, what does he do to avoid losing his mental stability?
(a) Calls for Dr. Leete.
(b) Takes medication.
(c) Goes for a walk.
(d) Goes back to sleep.

3. What about the dining hall astonishes Julian?
(a) The lack of people.
(b) It's cleanliness.
(c) It's architecture.
(d) It's small size.

4. Who are professional schools open to?
(a) The upper class.
(b) Men, 21-30 years old.
(c) Anyone 21-30 years old.
(d) All retired workers over 45.

5. By the end on Chapter 14, what does Julian state is the most distinguishing facility of 2000?
(a) Aquired wealth.
(b) The education system.
(c) Dignity given to the labor force.
(d) Architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age do citizens begin working?

2. Who is able to listen to music in 1887?

3. Why does Julian say labor strikes were successful in his time?

4. What do citizens no longer have to fight for?

5. What does Edith mean when she says she will show Julian some of his old friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does immigration work in 2000?

2. What wasteful activities by the rich in 1887 no longer exist in 2000?

3. Why are savings no longer necessary?

4. What does Dr. Leete suggest about the cost of a college education in the 19th century?

5. What do Edith and Julian do on the morning that begins Chapter 20?

6. Why are inheritances more of a curse than a blessing in 2000?

7. How does Mr. Barton's church work?

8. According to Dr. Leete, what is excessive individualism?

9. What two explanations does the narrative give for why society in 1887 does not change?

10. What will Julian's role be in this society?

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