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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Catharine feel when Newt tells her he loves her?
(a) She is disinterested.
(b) She is ecstatic.
(c) She is afraid.
(d) She is frustrated.

2. Who does Kelly realize he must sacrifice in order to trick Pi Ying?
(a) His best friend.
(b) The pilot.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

3. What are the agents called in that enforce equality?
(a) M-A men.
(b) A-B men.
(c) H-G men.
(d) E-Q men.

4. What impresses Vonnegut about the new version of the Random House dictionary?
(a) The latin background for each word.
(b) The length of the book.
(c) The inclusion of an atlas.
(d) The long list of editors.

5. What does Harrison Bergeron declare himself to be when he is on television?
(a) Emperor of the world.
(b) A supreme court judge.
(c) High priest of all.
(d) The president of the United States.

6. What does Helene want to give Harry on opening night?
(a) A rose.
(b) A pie.
(c) A pin.
(d) A watch.

7. In "Long Walk to Forever," where do Newt and Catharine take a nap?
(a) In a car.
(b) At Catharine's house.
(c) In an orchard.
(d) At a motel.

8. How does Harry behave whenever he is done acting?
(a) Outgoing.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Secluded.
(d) Intelligent.

9. Why does Newt kiss Catharine during their walk?
(a) He thinks she loves him.
(b) He knows it's his only chance.
(c) He thinks it will change her mind.
(d) He was dared to.

10. How is Barnstable described?
(a) As a place dedicated to the future.
(b) As a place without tourist attractions.
(c) As a place open to change.
(d) As a place that draws visitors.

11. Who helps people with voluntary suicide?
(a) Servers.
(b) No one.
(c) Assistants.
(d) Hostesses.

12. How does Billy the Poet disguise himself from Nancy?
(a) With a ski mask.
(b) With a rubber mask.
(c) With glasses and a wig.
(d) With a trench coat.

13. In "Miss Temptation," what does Fuller want to speak against at divinity school?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Temptation.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Women's rights.

14. How does Vonnegut describe Merriam Webster's definitions?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Drawn-out.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Concise.

15. What does Pi Ying threaten those who complain with?
(a) Torture.
(b) Fees.
(c) Prison time.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts the Bergerons while they are watching television?

2. Who auditions to play Stella in the play?

3. At the end of "All the King's Men," what does Barzov claim?

4. What does Newt do to make Catharine hug him at the end of "Long Walk to Forever?"

5. Where is the salesman told to go to try to get a sale?

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