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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 tall is the Chinese ambassador?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what calamity has wiped out the city of New York?

3. Who does Kurt Vonnegut write his novels for?

4. How do Wilbur and Eliza create a genius mind in front of others?

5. In the Prologue, which opera is discussed by the Vonnegut brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. On her 15th birthday, what comment does Eliza make regarding her parents' appearance?

2. When Dr. Mott learns the truth about Wilbur and Eliza, how does he react?

3. Upon hearing the story "The Ugly Duckling," Eliza makes up her own ending. What does the duckling turn into?

4. Why are Wilbur and Eliza retested, with their parents watching?

5. While Wilbur excels in school, what happens to Eliza?

6. According to Wilbur, why have people stopped visiting Manhattan?

7. Why does Kurt Vonnegut admire the performances of Laurel and Hardy?

8. As a child, why was Wilbur worried about Dr. Mott?

9. Why do the servants at the mansion believe it is haunted?

10. What do Wilbur and Eliza reveal to their parents on a bed sheet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wilbur and Eliza reveal their intelligence to their caretakers at the mansion in a cautious and deliberate fashion. Analyze this reveal and its results.

1) What actions do they take to reveal the truth about their intelligence?

2) What actions do they take to protect the adults when they learn the truth?

3) What actions do they take when they do not receive the response they were expecting?

Essay Topic 2

When Wilbur and Eliza's parents visit them for their 15th birthday, the visit does not go as planned. Write an essay examining why this visit forced the circumstances of the children to change.

1) How does a typical birthday celebration play out for Wilbur and Eliza?

2) Why was this birthday different?

3) Why are the characters prompted to change.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Mott affects Wilbur's life in several different ways. Write an essay examining the impact Dr. Mott made on Wilbur's life.

1) What was Dr. Mott's role in Wilbur's life?

2) Why did Dr. Mott leave such a strong impression on Wilbur?

3) How does Dr. Mott shape Wilbur's future?

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