“By the Waters of Babylon” Instructor:
Barnett
Name:
Class:
English II
Date:
Period:
6 Period
Results:
th
Instructions Read each question carefully and then print the letter of the correct answer next to the question.
Part I: Multiple Choice (5 pts.) The story is set in the: a.
Past
b.
Present
c.
Future
What does John’s father do? a.
Insurance salesman
b.
Priest
c.
Witch doctor
As John begins his journey, what physical thing does he forego? a.
Calisthenics
b.
Fasting
c.
An exorcism
What did John tell the people to do at the end of the story? a.
Go on journeys like him.
b.
Eat supper.
c.
Build again.
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What animals are John escaping when runs into the tower/building? a.
Snakes
b.
Hyenas
c.
Dogs
What does John do? a.
He is an orthopedist.
b.
He is the son of a priest.
c.
He is a missionary.
Who wrote this story? a.
Kurt Vonnegut
b.
Stephen Vincent Benet
c.
Edna St. Millay
Part II: Short Answer (Answer in complete sentences.) (7 pts.) Describe the forest people.
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Describe John’s character.
Describe the setting of the story.
Part III: Identification. (4 pts.) ____11. Ou-dis-sun
A. Streets
____12. Ubtreas
B. Hudson River
____13. Ashing
C. The Ocean
____14. Bitter water
D. Sub treasury
____15. Grand central station
E. George Washington
____16. God-road
F. The temple with the stars for a roof.
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