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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Proteus react to Lasher's initial story about his son?

2. What is Mr. Haycox concerned about when Dr. Proteus comes to visit the farm?

3. What does Kroner say at the end of Chapter 12 that Dr. Proteus has to do in order to get the job in Pittsburgh?

4. Why does Dr. Proteus drive into Homestead?

5. What kind of display does the Shah see at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dr. Proteus's experience at the bar in Homestead.

2. Describe Hackett's attitude towards the Army.

3. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

4. What is Anita's greatest concern when she asks Paul about his night at the bar? What does this reveal about Anita?

5. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

6. Who takes Paul's gun and why?

7. Why does Lasher tell Paul the false story about his son?

8. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

9. What does Finnerty do when he is allowed to walk around the plant alone?

10. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do the Reeks and Wrecks and the Army fulfill in society? Do you think that this could actually happen?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Kroner. What does he believe? Are his motivations pure or does he have darker intentions?

Essay Topic 3

Research Kurt Vonnegut's military experience. How do you think these experiences influenced Player Piano?

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