99 pages 3 hours read

Cat's Cradle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1963

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. B (Chapter 5)

2. C (Chapter 11)

3. B (Chapters 109-110)

4. A (Chapter 18)

5. D (Chapter 41)

6. C (Chapter 74)

7. A (Chapter 57)

8. D (Chapter 86)

9. B (Chapter 58)

10. B (Chapters 10 and 124)

11. A (Chapter 41)

12. B (Chapter 42)

13. C (Chapters 42 and 122)

14. C (Various chapters)

15. A (Chapter 127)

Long Answer

1. John turns to Bokononism’s comforting lies as he becomes increasingly dissatisfied with reality. Turning points include seeing the stone angel at Marvin’s shop, researching Bokonon’s life and teachings, and accepting Frank’s invitation to become president of San Lorenzo and marry Mona. (Various chapters)

2. John sets out to explain the attitudes and behaviors that led to the destruction of most of civilization due to ice-nine. His goal is to warn readers against continuing those same attitudes and behaviors. He accomplishes this by satirizing those who created and distributed ice-nine, while hinting at better, humanistic alternatives. (Various chapters)

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