By the Waters of Babylon

Instructor: Class: Period: Barnett English II 6 Period

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Name: Date: Results:

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. b. c. Past Present Future

What does Johns father do? a. b. c. Insurance salesman Priest Witch doctor

As John begins his journey, what physical thing does he forego? a. b. c. Calisthenics Fasting An exorcism

What did John tell the people to do at the end of the story? a. b. c. Go on journeys like him. Eat supper. Build again.

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What animals are John escaping when runs into the tower/building? a. b. c. Snakes Hyenas Dogs

What does John do? a. b. c. He is an orthopedist. He is the son of a priest. He is a missionary.

Who wrote this story? a. b. c. Kurt Vonnegut Stephen Vincent Benet Edna St. Millay

Part II: Short Answer (Answer in complete sentences.) (7 pts.)

Describe the forest people.

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Describe Johns character.

Describe the setting of the story.

Part III: Identification. (4 pts.)

____11. Ou-dis-sun ____12. Ubtreas ____13. Ashing ____14. Bitter water ____15. Grand central station ____16. God-road A. Streets B. Hudson River C. The Ocean D. Sub treasury E. George Washington F. The temple with the stars for a roof.

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