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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 Book 3: Part 1, what significant event happens during the shuttle's stop near Forty-second Street?
(a) The shuttle is delayed due to an accident.
(b) The Ceremony begins.
(c) Men fill trash cans with rocks.
(d) Radio technicians board the shuttle.

2. In Book 3: Part 7, what is Charlie's recurring dream about her husband in the early years of their marriage?
(a) A dream where he proposed to her.
(b) A dream of them passionately kissing.
(c) A dream of a romantic evening together.
(d) A dream of them having children.

3. In Book 3: Part 4, what memory does Charles have of the Ravine from when he was a university student?
(a) The heat and blackness of the foliage.
(b) The Ravine's lush greenery and exotic beauty.
(c) The noise of winter and its fallen leaves.
(d) A flock of flamingos that flew north.

4. In Book 3: Part 9, what is David's plan for Charlie on October 12?
(a) To prepare and pack for a journey.
(b) To take Charlie to a new country.
(c) To maintain her daily routines.
(d) To exchange chits for coupons.

5. In Book 3: Part 6, what word does Charlie use to describe the state of the world the baby is born into?
(a) Uncertain and chaotic.
(b) Peaceful and prosperous.
(c) Dirty and diseased.
(d) Clean and just.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 3: Part 2, what views can be seen from Charlie's new apartment on a clear day?

2. In Book 3: Part 4, what is Charles's primary concern when it comes to David?

3. In Book 3: Part 1, what unexpected event happens during the search by the Municipalities?

4. In Book 3: Part 3, how does Charlie initially feel about watching people play ping-pong at the Recreation Center?

5. In Book 3: Part 4, how does Charles feel about monitoring David's activities?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the strict orders regarding discussing the new disease at the lab?

2. How has the illness impacted Charlie's life and personality, and what concerns does David have about her future?

3. What unusual purpose do safe houses serve in the story, and where are they located?

4. What does Charlie hope to come back as in the afterlife?

5. Why does C. believe that the Marriage Act will be overturned, and what is his argument against it?

6. Why does David believe it is difficult to eavesdrop on conversations at the lab during the busy period?

7. What is the story about the hungry lizard, and what is the lesson or moral of the story?

8. How does David's relationship with the safe houses evolve after C.'s disappearance and the conversion of their house?

9. How does Charlie feel about leaving her husband behind?

10. What happens on the day David's grandfather is taken away?

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