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1
What do we know about the people in this story? (There Will Come Soft Rains)
The people has been killed in a nuclear blast
They are engaged in war
They are on vacation
They fled to a new country
2
specialist if you are tense, fearful, insecure
neurologist
internist
psychiatrist
3
What was Holmes’s disguise in this story when he first meets Watson?
Beekeeper
Kind, old clergyman
Strange, old book collector
Drunk bachelor
4
Is a semanticist interested in more than the dictionary meanings of words?
Yes
No
5
Is a congenital deformity one that occurs late in life?
No
Yes
6
lover and collector of books
semanticist
bibliophile
extrovert
chiromancer
7
gamos
mankind
hate
marriage
woman
8
anthropos
order
arrangement,
self
mankind
9
sophos
wise
law
love
ten
10
How do we know a person’s ability or lack of it in Harrison Bergeron?
People without ability are handicapped
People with greater ability are handicapped
Everyone gets a handicap
The government wears handicaps
11
A chiromancer reads palms.
No
Yes
12
turns thoughts inward
ambivert
Discovert
extrovert
introvert
13
Is cacophony pleasant and musical?
Yes
No
14
The poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” fits with the title: Nature doesn't care if humans vanish
False
True
15
What is Smith’s dream about O’Brien? (1984)
“We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.”
They work for Big Brother
They are alone in the Golden Country
They are in the Ministry of Love
16
Who is the Handicapper General? (Harrison Bergeron)
Harrison Bergeron
George
Diana Moon Glampers
Hazel
17
What event of Irene Adler’s life does Holmes witness?
Her quitting her job
Her wedding
Her affair with the King
Her moving to another country
18
describing the interaction of mind and body
psychosomatic
psyche
psychoanalysis
psychogenic
19
What does Holmes mean when he agrees that Irene Adler is not of the same level as the King?
Irene Adler is better because of her wit
Irene Adler because of her status
The King is better because of his wit
The King is better because of his status
20
Is Holmes considered an archetypal character?
Yes
No
21
pleasurable stimulation; tickling
adulation
titillation
obviation
malediction
22
cheir/chiro
ugly
arm
hand
bad
23
Specialist in children's diseases
pediatrician
orthopedist
internist
dermatologist
24
intro
under
turn
inside
outside
25
geras
medical healing
pain
inflammation
old age
26
misein
to love
to cut
to hate
to turn
27
talks about accomplishments
egocentric
egoist
egotist
egomaniac
28
if you are pregnant, visit a-
pediatrician
obstetrician
orthopedist
ophthalmologist
29
excessive patriotism
patrimony
patricide
America
chauvinism
30
diagnosis; internal organs
obstetrician
neurologist
psychiatrist
internist
31
Was Holmes pleased when Dr. Watson compared him to Poe’s character, Dupin?
He felt Dupin was very inferior (No)
He felt it was a true compliment (Yes)
32
perfect in the practice of an art; extremely skillful
consummate
notorious
glib
egotist
33
philein
to love
to hate
speech
wise
34
How is the death of Ronald Adair connected to Holmes’s return?
He was killed by Colonel Moran, a lieutenant of Moriarty
He was killed by Irene Adler
It was his brothers' second identity
He was killed by Watson
35
Why is the heretic important? (Anthem)
He said the sacred word gave Equality motivation to kill him
He told Liberty the sacred word who told Equality
He learned the sacred word and gave Equality determination
He said the sacred word and got Equality in trouble as well
36
Why does Equality only use “we” and “our?” (Anthem)
He likes unity
"We" is the new sacred word
"I" is the Unspeakable Word
37
How does Julia communicate with Winston the first time?
The meet in the street
She falls and slips a note in his hand
The see each other when working
The talk during the Two Minutes of Hate
38
calm, unruffled, undisturbed
placid
bona fide
complacent
complacent
39
extro
turn
both
inside
outside
40
Where and when does By the Waters of Babylon take place?
Babylon, Before the Great Burning
New York, Before the Great Burning
New York, After the Great Burning
Babylon, After the Great Burning
41
What is the rest of the population doing that night? (The Pedestrian)
Going to sleep
Reading books
Eating dinner
Watching TV
42
recipient of money, kindness, etc.
beneficiary
philander
fidelity
demagoguery
43
Why is Equality a street sweeper? (Anthem)
He wanted to see Liberty
He chose the job
He couldn't think of another job he was able to do
Council of Vocations told him to
44
principles of teaching
pedagogy
pediatrics
taxidermy
demagoguery
45
What does Julia tell O’Brien they are not willing to do to join the Brotherhood? (1984)
Harm Children
Change identities
Overthrow the government
Betray eachother
46
Is an ophthalmologist an eye specialist?
Yes
No
47
one who "plays around"
cosmonaut
philander
philanthropist
philanderer
48
tome
cut
known
write
a cutting
49
How is O’Brien involved with Winston Smith in Part 3? (1984)
He helps Winston escape
He isn't involved with Winston
He is the re-educator
He kills Winston
50
okto
side
eight
foot
arm
51
unfavorably known
incorrigible
chronic
notorious
consummate
52
Does an inveterate smoker smoke only occasionally?
Yes
No
53
Is life always equitable?
No
Yes
54
graphein
to write
view, vision, sight
star
life
55
Why does Sir Arthur Conan Doyle kill off his character in “The Final Problem”?
Killing off Holmes was the way to get his career back
He was going to stop writing about Holmes
All of these
Holmes was to be remembered ridding the world of a criminal
56
vetus
to correct, set straight
old
known
birth, origin
57
What is significant about our reading the sign in the beginning of the story?(Sound of Thunder)
Eckels looses the ability to read
The sign disappears
Eckels changes the spelling of the sign
The sign tells them to do something different
58
is an expert on insects
sociologist
entomologist
zoologist
taxidermist
59
practice of stirring up political dissatisfaction for purely personal gain
fidelity
equitable
demagoguery
malevolence
60
ambi
other
both
center
inside
61
anglus
English
admire
love
custom
62
How can a small change in the past affect the future? (A Sound of Thunder)
One thing of the past can change everything in the future
There are only small changes in the future
It doesn't matter
The small change balances itself out eventually
63
How is the house destroyed? (There Will Come Soft Rains)
There was a leaking pipe
The unused cigar set the house on fire
The wind knocked over a tree and caused a fire
There was a lightning strike
64
sectus
cut
to write
a cutting
speech
65
How do we know George and Hazel have a bright, talented and handsome son? (Harrison Bergeron)
He has a TV show
He works for the government
He has the most handicaps
He went to school
66
Where does Equality live after he escapes jail and goes into the uncharted forest? (Anthem)
A tent he builds
The forest grounds
A house from the Unmentionable Times
The trees
67
What is 2+2=5 mean?
Newspeak
Doublethink
We're crazy
Thoughtcrime
68
faithfulness
condonation
fidelity
placation
volition
69
If you had a skin disease, would you visit a dermatologist?
No
Yes
70
What does it mean when he tells Watson that he sees but does not observe?
Watson never takes note of what he does
Watson isn't smart enough
Watson does things without thinking them through
Watson is half blind
71
hates people
time
misogamist
misogynist
misanthrope
72
biblion
tongue
book
man
brother
73
quality of wishing evil; ill will
Maleficent
malaise
malevolence
maleficence
74
adelphos
wise
love
brother
harmony
75
Where does John go after he has his revelations? (By the Waters of Babylon)
He ran away to hide the truth
He looked for the gods
He went to his town to start a new society
He went home to his father
76
hypos
blood
view
under
sweet
77
What is John’s father’s suggestion to John at the end? (By the Waters of Babylon)
Discard the Truth for the sake of society
To forget the Truth
To run away because no one will believe him
Tell the people the Truth little by little
78
socious
wise
companion
other
both
79
Does a misogynist enjoy female companionship?
No
Yes
80
Where has Harrison Bergeron been? (Harrison Bergeron)
Host
Handicapper General
Prisoner
Government Official
81
What is in the ministry of luv?
law and order
economic affairs
news, entertainment, education, and the fine arts
war
82
Why did Doyle bring him back in “The Empty House?”
He didn't think he ended it well
Public pressure
He wanted to
He couldn't think of another book
83
Who stops the Leonard Mead? (The Pedestrian)
A police car
His neighbor
His friend
A criminal
84
alter
self
inside
turn
other
85
kentron
man
mankind
center
madness
86
pyge
beauty
bad, ugly
buttocks
cut
87
one fond of British people, customs, etc.
Anglophile
Nipponophile
bibliophile
Sinophile
88
What is Vonnegut trying to say about this society and ours? (Harrison Bergeron)
Television is good for you
Total equality is dangerous
The government can be more equal than others
Everyone should be the same
89
outstandingly bad or vicious
notorious
egregious
pathological
unconscionable
90
zoion
plant
madness
animal
life
91
What does John learn about these gods? (By the Waters of Babylon)
The never left
They were men
They will return
They could control everything
92
What does Eckels do that endangers the future? (A Sound of Thunder)
He leaves the others in the past when using the time machine
He kills a rat
He runs off the path and kills a butterfly
He kills the wrong dinosaur after being startled
93
At the end, besides getting money, Holmes makes a request of another gift, what is it?
Silk
Irene Adler's Letter
Jewels
Irene Adler's Picture
94
What does Leonard Mead do that is highly suspicious? (The Pedestrian)
He doesn't get a wife
He puts his hands in his pockets
He is watching someone else's viewing screen
He takes a walk at night
95
Where do they take him at the end? (The Pedestrian)
The police station
The hospital
To his house
The Psychiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendencies
96
What is the king’s problem?
He doesn't want to be married
He wants to marry Irene Adler
He made a deal with Irene Adler he had trouble covering up
He had a picture with Irene Adler and he needs it back
97
How does Holmes find out where Irene Adler has hid the photo?
He smoke bombs the house and it reveals photo
He is the Best Man at her wedding so she shows him
He pretends to be injured and tricks her
He asks her to let him in because they are friends
98
suspiciously smooth
gregarious
omniscient
glib
consummate
99
What is Bradbury warning us not to do? (The Pedestrian)
Don't go for walks at night
Don't let television dull society
Don't listen to the police
Don't go in a self-driven car
100
What is the name of the time traveling business? (A Sound of Thunder)
SAFARI TIME, INC.
SAFRIS IN THE PAST, INC.
TIME SAFARI, INC.
SAFRIS OF THE PAST, INC.
101
gyne
hate
man
woman
marriage
102
What countries are always involved in war? (1984)
Oceania and Eurasia only
Eastasia and Eurasia only
Eastasia, Oceania, and Eurasia
Eastasia and Oceania only
103
ego
mankind
self
I
both
104
total;mass;whole
egregious
misanthrope
gregarious
aggregate
105
What does the paperweight mean to Winston Smith? (1984)
A connection to his mom
A connection to the past
A connection to Eurasia
A connection to Mr. Charrington
106
How does Holmes explain his escape from death?
He climbed up the cliff beside the path
The water broke his fall
He was a ghost
He had a rope tied to him
107
demos
leader
expert
skin
people
108
ugly, bad, illegible handwriting
Misanthrope
Cacography
Cacophony
E
109
Who is the new arch nemesis of Holmes in “The Empty House?
Henry “Holy” Peter
Colonel Sebastian Moran
Irene Adler
Charles Augustus Milverton
110
What name does Equality 7-2521 give the Golden One and himself?(Anthem)
Prometheus and Gaea
Prometheus and Aphrodite
Zeus and Aphrodite
Zeus and Gaea
111
How does Doyle kill Holmes in “The Final Problem?”
He gets shot
He falls down Reichenbach Falls
He gets stabbed
He falls off a cliff
112
In The Final Problem, what newly introduced relative is added?
Holmes' brother Mycroft
Inspector Lestrade
Professor Moriarty
Anderson
113
oculus
expert
vision, sight
midwife
eye
114
Who is the only woman that Holmes ever admired?
Mrs. Hudson
Mary Morstan
Irene Adler
Molly Hopper
115
Is a misogamist likely to show tendencies toward polygamy?
Yes
No
116
Why does the King of Bohemia come in disguise to Holmes’s apartment?
He likes to dress up
He wants to see if Holmes can figure him out
He has a secret identity
He doesn't want to be recognized
117
originating in the mind or emotions
psychogenic
psychic
psychoanalysis
psychosomatic
118
What are the ministries? (1984)
MP, MT, ML, MM
Lies, War, Law, Food
Truth Place, War Place, Love Place, Things Place
Minipax, Minitrue, Miniluv, Miniplenty
119
What happens at the end of the story? (A Sound of Thunder)
Eckels goes back in time to stop himself
Travis shoots Eckels
Eckels runs away to learn about their new world
Eckels is trapped in the past
120
Where is Equality when we first meet him? (Anthem)
He is in bed
He is in school
He is with his friend
He is in an underground tunnel
121
Who drew the character of Sherlock Holmes as we recognize him today?
Sidney Paget
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Irene Adler
Dr. Watson
122
language
sociologist
botanist
Philologist
semanticist
123
How does Equality tell us his story? (Anthem)
By dreaming
By telling his friend
By writing
By confessing
124
doctor for curvature of the spine
obstetrician
cardiologist
pediatrician
orthopedist
125
Is a neurologist a nerve specialist?
No
Yes
126
How would you describe this house? (There Will Come Soft Rains)
Expressionless
Human-like
Unaware
Dependent on commands
127
How do George and Hazel feel about wearing handicaps? (Harrison Bergeron)
They want to remove them
They don't like being equal
They like that it makes them equal
They say they're pointless
128
derma
inside
skin
through
under
129
Does a cardiologist treat bone fractures?
No
Yes
130
What journey does John, the son of the Priest, take? (By the Waters of Babylon)
To get a better place away from the Forest People
To find a new place to live
To follow his dream and discover the truth
To learn of his dead family
131
How and why are the dinosaurs marked? (A Sound of Thunder)
They mark it so the dinosaur remembers & attacks on the hunt
They check which will die and have no future and use paint
They alter time and make them marked all their life
They shoot them in the leg so the dinosaur is slower
132
What was Equality's nickname for Liberty 5-3000? (Anthem)
They who brings Joy
Sunshine
Lady Liberty
The Golden One
133
How does the novel end?
Winston loves Goldstein
Winston loves Julia
Winston love O'Brien
Winston loves Big Brother
134
How is O’Brien involved with Winston Smith in Part 2? (1984)
They are old friends
They rise into power
They run away
They are a part of the Brotherhood
135
Are most normal people ambiverts?
Yes
No
136
Anthem
is Ayn Rand’s reaction to what political philosophy?
capitalism
democracy
communism
137
What has probably happened to the city of the gods? (By the Waters of Babylon)
It was no longer a nice place to live so the gods fled
Everyone died from disease
It was destroyed by some nuclear event
The gods wanted to hid it from the rest of society
138
How does Irene Adler get the better of Sherlock Holmes?
The location he thought it was in was a fake one
She had a second photo
She burned the photo
She realizes he found the location of the photo and left
139
kallos
life
bad, ugly
beauty
distance
140
Do gregarious people enjoy parties?
Yes
No
141
women's doctor
polygynist
philanthropist
gynecologist
polyandrist
142
beyond reform
glib
inveterate
egregious
incorrigible
143
What is the sacred word that Equality finds in the end? (Anthem)
Ego
Self
I
We
144
is interested in the welfare of others
chiromancer
bibliophile
ambivert
altruist
145
What famous street did Holmes live on?
221B Baker Street
221B Aker Street
2213 Baker Street
2213 Aker Street
146
What is room 101?
It is Emmanuel Goldstein's prison
It contains one's worst fear
It is where Big Brother stays
It is where prisoners die
147
How does this house fit in with the Price of Progress? (There Will Come Soft Rains)
There is no price
Technology will progress by just existing
Humans developed technology, but that's what killed them
Only some people pay the pirce
148
Is a swimsuit incongruous attire at a formal ceremony?
Yes
No
149
What is in room 101 for Smith?
Julia
Bats
Rats
Cats
150
What is unusual about the car that picks him up? (The Pedestrian)
The car has no empty seat
The car is missing windows
There is no one inside the car
There is only one door
151
worship; excessive flattery; exaggerated admiration
epitome
equitable
altruist
adulation
152
summary; representation of the whole
philology
epitome
eccentricity
dichotomy
153
Are extroverts very introspective?
No
Yes
154
What does this story say about technology? (There Will Come Soft Rains)
Mankind will kill technology
Technology is no match for nature, just like mankind
Technology will surpass all conditions
Technology will kill itself
155
What was Liberty's nickname for Equality 7-2521? (Anthem)
The Untouchable
The Unconquered
The All-Knowing
My Lord
