Name____________________
Summer Reading
Project
Honors English 10
Mr. Hansard
Goddard High School
Instructions
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Complete all Research / Pre-reading Exercises in the packet before reading.
Read Alas, Babylon from beginning to end.
Complete all Study Guides / Quiz questions in the workbook as directed.
Complete the entire workbook / packet as directed.
Bring this completed packet to the first day of class in August.
Be prepared to test over the book and information contained in the packet.
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UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 265
2500 SOUTH 199TH WEST
P.O. BOX 189
GODDARD, KANSAS 67052-0189
PHONE: (316) 794-4100
FAX (316) 794-4130
Dear Honors 10 Student,
Congratulations on your interest in an accelerated English curriculum. As noted in the GHS Academic Planning Guide, the
work done in Honors English 10 will be more complex, in depth, and independent than customary English curriculum.
Throughout the year, Honors 10 students will:
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Read and discuss a broad variety of literature, including occasional outside readings.
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Focus on important writing skills, write frequent essays, and fine-tune editing skills.
Prior to the first day of school, each student is required to read and be prepared to discuss Pat Frank’s novel, Alas,
Babylon. The book can be located for purchase at local bookstores, or it can be ordered at Amazon.com (or a similar
website) for somewhere in the neighborhood of $10 - $15 (plus shipping). NOTE: if a student does not wish to keep his /
her book, he / she may donate the book to GHS for a small amount of extra credit. Extra credit will be awarded according
to the following criteria: 1.) Hardback (preferable) or paperback, 2.) New or used, and, 3.) Condition of book. Students
can also check out the book from the library, or they may purchase the book as an e-book, but this will obviously mean
that they will not be able to turn in the book for extra credit. In other words, no extra credit given for e-books!
The summer reading packet should also be completed before school resumes in the fall. Any assignments that
have not been completed will receive no credit and scores will be entered as zeroes. A test will be given
over the reading materials within the first couple of days after students arrive back at school, and students
will be required to take this regardless of whether they have completed the reading or not. We will
follow up with further assignments related to the summer reading once we get acquainted.
Supplies you will need to purchase for Honors English 10 -- Due no later than the THIRD DAY OF CLASS!
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3-Ring Binder for English only
Loose leaf paper – for each section of your 3 Ring Binder (No torn out notebook paper is allowed!)
Dividers (5 tabs – 1 each for: 1. Course Policy and Procedures, 2. Bell work / vocabulary, 3.
Permanent notes, 4. Temporary notes, and 5. Journal / Pop Culture References)
Several PENS, pencils, and hi-liters
A flash drive for essays and projects – this should be carried with you at all times
A book for independent reading
I look forward to meeting each of you in August; however, if you have any questions before then, please feel
free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ken Hansard
khansard@goddardusd.com
GHS English Department Chair
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Pre-Reading / Research / Prior Knowledge Alas, Babylon Worksheet
from the Foreward (by David Brin) and the book’s Preface
NOTE: If you have a book that does NOT contain the information needed for this, see me on the
first day of school, and we will work it out.
Instructions: You are to fill out the worksheet as completely as possible. Following each question is the word Read, Research,
or Notes. Some have more than one. The word or words that follow the question denotes whether the answer will be found
in the reading, in your notes, or both. All questions followed by the word RESEARCH will have to be taken home or to the
library so that you can look up (research) the answers. On Multiple Choice Questions, circle the best answer or answers (some
questions may have more than one correct answer). All questions are worth 2 points unless otherwise noted (in parentheses).
1.
Brin suggests in the Foreward that _______________ was the arch-villain of our ancient ancestors.
READ
2. In duck-and –cover bomb drills performed in schools from the 1950’s through the 1980’s, the students were instructed
to hide ______________ the _______________ when the teacher yelled, “Duck!”
READ / NOTES
3. While the Soviets launched Sputniks, American rockets fizzled on the _______________________.
READ
4. A national defense based on ___________________ and _______________________ suddenly seemed archaic (oldfashioned).
READ
5. Explain what Brin means when he says that the “Missile Gap” was more figment than reality, based partly on an
inflated notion of Soviet competence and eagerness for war.
READ / RESEARCH
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (worth 3 points)
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Emphasis on bridging “The Gap” figured prominently in the _______________ presidential elections.
READ
7. Brin suggests that Randy Bragg, the book’s protagonist, tackles which complicated social and political issue(s)?
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Reduction of arms
b. Peace treaty and satellite policy
c. Racial segregation
What does Brin mean when he calls Alas, Babylon an example of a “self-preventing prophecy”?
READ
READ
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________(worth 3 points)
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Which other book is listed as an example of “self-preventing prophesy”? _________________________ which was
written by author (first and last name!) ___________________________.
(2 points)
READ / RESEARCH
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10. Who starred in the 1980’s film Mad Max, alluded to in the Foreward? _________________________ RESEARCH
11. David Brin’s own contribution to post-apocalyptic fiction was the book __________ ___________________, which
was later made into a movie starring ___________________ ______________________ as its lead character. (worth
2 points)
READ / RESEARCH
12. What fault(s) does Brin find with Pat Frank’s post-apocalyptic vision in Alas, Babylon?
READ
a. Frank downplays the death toll
b. Frank downplays the roll of refugees fleeing the cities
c. Frank downplays the severity of destruction caused by the bombs
d. Frank downplays the roll of evolution and survival of the fittest
13. The theme most commonly associated with Alas, Babylon is the theme of __________________.
READ
14. Brin suggests that Alas, Babylon may be the grandfather of the literary genre________________________READ
15. Some of the earliest movies to exploit the issue of the destructive nature of nuclear power were monster movies about
___________________ ___________________ insects and a mutant lizard named
_______________________________. (worth 2 points)
READ / RESEARCH
16. Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film, Dr. Strangelove, had a longer title. The full title was actually
Dr. Strangelove or: ________________________________________________________.
RESEARCH
17. Who wrote On the Beach? ________________________. Fail Safe? ____________________________. READ
18. From the Preface, we can see that this book and its Preface were finished in the year _______________. READ
19. The acronym SAC stands for ________________ ________ __________________, which is located at Offutt Field in
_______________, Nebraska.
READ / RESEARCH / NOTES
20. Only the people of the nation of ______________________ can fully understand the power of the nuclear bomb.
READ
21. Frank’s prediction of 50-60 million dead Americans would later prove to be a ___________________________
estimate.
READ
22. According to Frank, what inspired him to write Alas, Babylon?
READ
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____________________________________________________________(worth 3 points)
30 Points Total
Final Score ______________ / 30
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Introduction: Prior Knowledge for Alas, Babylon
Instructions: Research the information and fill in the blanks. You should be able to Google most of the
information. NOTE: See me on the first day of school if you have any issues with completing this assignment.
1. Author Information - Pat Frank
"Pat Frank" was the ____________________ (fake name) adopted by the
American writer, newspaperman, and government consultant, Harry
______________ (1907-1964), who is remembered today almost exclusively for his
_________________- apocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon. Frank spent years as a
journalist and information handler for several newspapers, agencies, &
____________________ bureaus.
His writings made good use of his years of experience observing government and
military bureaucracy and its malfunctions, and the threat of
________________________ proliferation and annihilation.
In 1960 he served as a member of the ______________________National
Committee. In 1961, the year in which he received an American Heritage Foundation
Award, he was consultant to the _____________________.
From 1963 through 1964 the Department of ________________________ made use
of Frank's expertise and advice.
2. Define the word “Alas” (Uh-lass): An expression of ___________ or __________.
So, when we say “ALAS, BABYLON,” we are basically
saying:_______________________________________________________________
3. BABYLON: The mention of Babylon in the title is an allusion to a City in the Bible
(from the Book of ______________________) which supposedly was (will be)
______________________ by God in one ___________________when its people
would not turn from their evil ways.
4. Look up the etymology of the word “babble”:
5. Define the word ALLUSION: Alas, Babylon is an ALLUSION to the mention of Babylon in the
Bible – The Book of Revelations.
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6. Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Hiroshima (Aug 6, _______). Nagasaki (Aug _____,
1945). The ____________ _______ was the name of the plane that dropped the
bombs on the two cities. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima was called
____________ _________, while the bomb dropped on Nagasaki was called
___________ _________.
7. The unique signature of the atomic bomb is called a ________________________ cloud.
8. Define - The Cold War:
9. Define – Deterrence:
10. Define: SPUTNIKS –
11. ICBM stands for… I________ C________________ B________________ M______________
12. Define – Geiger Counter:
28. Define – Darwinism
29. Define – Survival of the Fittest
Define – Microcosm
Define: Caste-Leveling Caste =
Leveling =
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Study Guides, Quizzes, Extended Response (Short Essay) and
Vocabulary
1. _______________ _________________ (name) Runs Western Union. Her Friends are animals,
TV personalities, and Alice Cooksey. Kind of looks like Clara Bow (to an imaginative idealist!)
2. Define Synonym:
Alas, Babylon became Randy and Mark’s “private _________________ for disaster.” So… Alas,
Babylon meant the same to them as ____________________________.
3. SAC is an acronym (like SCUBA and AIDS) for S_____________________ Air Command – Located
at Offutt Air Field, in ________________________, Nebraska. The _________________ is a
bunker deep within the earth and the center of our Air ___________________.
4. Define - Deterrent Force:
Chapter 1 and 2 Study Guides (Pages 1 – 65)
NOTE: For each answer you supply FOR ALL STUDY GUIDES be sure to use
parenthetical documentation. Number one has been done for you, as an
example.
1. What is Florence Wechek’s Occupation?
EXAMPLE!
Manager – Western Union (Frank 1).
2. What does Florence think Randy has been doing with his binoculars?
3. What is Alice Cooksey’s occupation?
4. What is the name of Missouri’s son, and how old is he?
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5. How does Missouri polish the floor?
6. Where does Alice Cooksey look to find the reference to Alas, Babylon?
7. What two reasons does Mark give Randy for his anticipation of a Russian attack?
8. Who is Edgar Quisenberry?
9. Why does Edgar hate the Bragg family (give three reasons)?
10. What does Randy tell Edgar that Mark is betting on?
11. Why are Randy and Mark so emotional at the end of their meeting?
12. What message does Mark give Randy regarding his wife, Helen?
13. Randy received only one spanking in his life. What was it for?
14. How much does Randy pay Malachai for his 20 hours of lawn service each week?
15. What valuable resource does Randy possess that Malachai makes him aware of?
16. Why did Dr. Gunn prescribe oranise for Lib’s mother after he had advised against it?
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17. Florence thought Randy had been watching her. What had he actually been watching?
18. What is Florence’s reaction to finding out Randy’s real target, and what is ironic about the reaction?
19. Describe T.O.T.
20. If the Russians think they have a tactical advantage, they have already won. Why?
Chapter 3
1. Define: Artesian Water.
2. Define: Ellipsis
3. Define: Razor Strop
Chapter 3 Study Guide (Pages 39-63)
NOTE: FOR ALL STUDY GUIDES be sure to use parenthetical documentation.
1. Describe Edgar Quisenberry. How does he dress? How old is he? Etc.
2. How does Edgar Quisenberry judge “Character”?
3. Why does Edgar hate the Braggs (3 reasons)?
A. The Judge
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B. Mark
C. Randy
4. How does Randy trick Edgar into cashing his check, and what did he say that Mark was betting on?
5. Describe Randy’s method of grocery shopping.
6. Who is Bigmouth Bill Cullen?
7. Describe Randy’s experience with lying.
8. Describe the symbolism behind this saying: “’Small nations, when treated as equals, become the firmest of allies’”
(Frank 48). In other words, what is Randy really thinking about?
9. Describe the personal and professional relationship between Randy and Malachai.
10. What invaluable resource does Malachai make Randy aware that they possess? Explain what it is and how it
works.
10. What does Lib McGovern suggest to Randy (three things)?
11. What does the word “incongruously” mean?
12. Where do Randy and Lib first meet, and what does he first notice about her?
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13. Describe Dan Gunn.
14. Describe Dan’s conundrum – his unfortunate situation with work and ex-wife, and his reason for being a “souring
idealist”.
15. Why does Lavinia McGovern not allow her husband to give her insulin shots?
16. According to Dan Gunn, what is wrong with Bill McGovern? What events brought on this condition?
17. Why does Florence get angry, shriek, and yell, “Bird watcher!”? In other words, what causes her to react so
violently? What is ironic about this situation and her reaction?
18. What is a “cannibal sandwich”?
19. What are the “iron rations”?
20. What is the U.S.S. Saratoga, and where is it located?
Chapter 4 – The Kicker - Study Guide
NOTE – FINAL REMINDER:
FOR ALL STUDY GUIDES be sure to use parenthetical documentation.
1. At the airport, Ben Franklin asks his father if their departure is actually an evacuation. What is Mark Bragg’s reply?
2. Who is Ensign James Cobb?
3. WWII started near the hills of Megiddo. What does Megiddo mean?
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4. Instead of shooting the Russian bogy, what did the missile that PeeWee shot off hit?
5. Who actually “owns” the United States’ nuclear weapons?
6. Define: Allusion
7. Allusion: Bill McGovern looks like an angry Caesar. Look up Julius Caesar. Who is he?
8. Allusion: Bill McGovern to Randy: “’Well, here comes our local _____________ __________________’” (Frank 74). Why
does Bill call Randy this?
9. In detail – maybe a paragraph – explain to me the psychology: PeeWee was supposed to have peeled off rather than cross
into foreign territory. Why did he take the shot? What were the psychological factors at play?
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CHAPTER 5
1. Explain the Metaphor: “…the hour hand, which… guillotined her day” (Frank 107).
What is a guillotine?
What does it mean that the hour hand “guillotined” her day?
2. Explain the Extended Metaphor used by Alice Cooksey. What is she saying, and who is she
speaking about? “’…When two ships are on a collision course, and the men at the wheel inflexibly
hold to that course, there is going to be a collision…’” (Frank 108).
Chapter 5 Study Guide (Pages 91 – 122)
1. When Randy first looked at the two nuclear explosions that destroyed the SAC base on Homestead and
Miami, what, at first, did he think that he was seeing?
2. Why couldn’t Ben Franklin see the mushroom cloud from the Miami explosion (two reasons)?
3. What happens to Peyton after the MacDill/ Tampa explosion?
4. What does redundant mean? Why does Randy call the wailing of the sirens redundant?
5. Explain the flash and sound method.
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6. There is a woman lying dead in the road. What state is she from (according to the license plate)?
7. What does the incident with the dead woman in the road reveal to Randy?
8. What does this incident tell us about Randy’s character?
9. Why didn’t Jacksonville return Edgar Quisenberry’s request for help?
10. Name the cities and / or military bases (US) that we believe to have been destroyed at this point.
Chapter 6 – The Day
Study Guide Pages 121 – 144
1. All big event days in the U.S. have names (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Pearl Harbor Day, etc.). What was
the first day of WW III (World War Three) called?
2. What historic event happens in the U.S. office of the Presidency shortly after the bombs dropped on
Washington, D.C.?
3. What is martial law?
4. Explain Dan Gunn’s diagnosis of Peyton’s eye problems.
5. Why did money lose its value? Explain supply and demand.
6. Using the law of supply and demand, tell me: Why did Edgar kill himself?
7. What does “Survival of the Fittest” mean? How does it explain Edgar’s situation?
8. How does the term “Caste-Leveling” describe Edgar’s situation?
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Extended Response:
1.
Explain the IRONY: “Edgar never had given much thought to all the talk about bombs
and missiles and such. He always prided himself on keeping his feet firmly on the
ground, and examining the facts in a hardheaded, practical manner” (Frank 114).
2.
Explain the Extended Metaphor that is used to describe the denizens of the Riverside
Inn.
Chapter 7:
Extended Response – Sentences / Paragraphs
1. Metaphor – Randy says to Ben Franklin: “’I guess we’ll both have to learn to walk again’” (Frank 148).
Explain both the literal and the figurative meanings.
2. Pete says to Randy: “’Rita says that other girl…won’t look so good to you now. Rita says this
war’s going to level people as well as cities’” (Frank 155). Explain how this is an example of
caste-leveling. Also, explain what this says about Rita’s opinion of Randy’s relationship to
Lib. In other words, why does she feel that Randy is dating Lib?
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3. Why the Animosity between Lib and Helen? How is this an example of the theme of
“Survival of the Fittest”?
4. “’Fine,’ Randy said, ‘That’s your first job, Bill, helping Malachai’” (Frank 170). “Bill
McGovern smiled, ‘So I’ll be mechanic, second class?’” Why the smile? Explain the irony
of this situation.
5. Write TWO paragraphs explaining Randy’s metaphor about the fish, explaining how
Florence’s aquarium is like a microcosm of Fort Repose. You must include a quote with
documentation, and you must have a good, concise thesis statement. Hint: who do the fish
represent? Use another sheet of paper if necessary.
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Alas, Babylon Chapter 7 Quiz / Study Guide – Short answer
1.
How many people died in the fire fight at the medical clinic?
2. What was taken from the medical clinic?
3. Name two of the three cities in Kansas that were named in the radio broadcast as being destroyed.
4. How do Florence and Alice get to work each day?
Pay special attention to CHAPTER 8 and especially to the
description of PISTOLVILLE. Symbolism Alert. Test Alert.
CHAPTER 8 – Extended Response (Sentences / paragraphs)
1. Metaphor: “’No wolves in Florida,’ Randy said. ‘No four-legged wolves’” (Frank 183).
Explain the metaphor. What is he trying to say?
2. Themes: Caste-Leveling and Irony: “It was strange Alice (Cooksey) thought…that it should
require a holocaust to make her life worth living” (Frank 186).
Explain: How are the lives of the following characters better since the holocaust?
Alice?
Dan Gunn?
Randy?
Bill McGovern?
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Florence Wechek?
Pistolville: Special Section – Lots of Symbolism
1. Define Personification:
2. How are the huts and houses personified?
3. Fill in the blanks:
Pistolville Symbolism Continued: “A bearded ______________ - _________________ man
burst out of a doorway and jogged down the street on _______________________ legs,
peeling and eating a ____________________________, turning his head as if he expected to
be followed” (Frank 196-197).
Pistolville Symbolism Continued: “__________________________, grown arrogant,
___________________ in the oaks and _____________________ in the refuse” (Frank 198-199).
Pistolville Symbolism Continued: Dan Gunn: “’…these poor devils are as well off… as they
would be in the _____________________, or in _______________________’” (Frank 199).
More Extended Metaphor/ Symbolism: Dan Gunn: “’…in a few more months the
_____________________________ will take over’” (Frank 211).
Chapter 8
Study Guide / Quizzes. Short answer.
1. What does Randy use for a razor?
2. What is Dan Gunn’s nightmare about (2 things)?
3. What does Dan charge for housecalls?
4. Why is Randy served only one egg for breakfast?
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5. T or F. Ben Franklin is allowed to stand guard over the Henry’s animals.
6. Dan Gunn refers to a bad situation in town. What is it?
7. Why is Alice Cooksey’s job now more important than ever (2 reasons)?
8. What is Randy trying to trade for coffee?
9. In Pistolville, where are people seen relieving themselves (going to the bathroom)?
10. What has happened to the dogs and cats in Pistolville?
11. What is the cause of radiation sickness in Pistolville?
12. How did Dan and Randy warn people to stay away from Porky Logan’s?
13. What is the ETYMOLOGY of the term Highwaymen?
Chapter 9
1. Allusion - Bill McGovern: From Caesar to Jove. Who is JOVE?
2. Bill McGovern is a DYNAMIC character. What is a Dynamic Character?
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3. There are lots of examples of the following literary techniques on pages 230 – 244. Write
quotes that are examples of the following literary techniques. Use parenthetical citation.
Simile (5)
Personification (2)
Metaphor (2)
Onomatopoeia (1)
Idiom (1)
Cliché (1)
4. More Symbolism – Related to Pistolville Section: “Randy felt nauseated…in disgust at
the _______________________ who in callous cruelty had dragged down and maimed and
destroyed the ______________ __________________ of this selfless man…There were
human ____________________ for every human _______________________” (Frank 238).
Then, Randy says: “’I’m going to _____________________ them.’”
5. More Symbolism – Related to Pistolville Section: Randy, to Ben Franklin: “’…At times
like these _______________ can turn into ____________________’” (Frank 239).
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6. Define Malapropism:
Chapter 9 Quiz Study Guide
1. What kind of casket must Porky Logan be buried in?
2. How did they get pall-bearers (casket carriers) for Porky’s funeral?
3. What caused Dan Gunn to be late returning home?
4. What were the “iron rations”?
5. What has been stealing the Henry’s animals (be specific)?
CHAPTER 10
Chapter 10
Study Guide / Quizzes. Short answer.
1. Who was the note from (his kids were sick) that took Dan to the country?
2. Randy woke up to the smell of ______________________.
3. How did the Highwaymen / girl get Dan to stop?
4. What did the young highwayman (Leroy Settle) want to do with Dan?
5 . How did Dan get home (be specific)?
6. Explain: What is a Q-Ship?
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7. How does Randy know that Rita Hernandez to go along with his plans for the Highwaymen?
8. What is Randy’s Order Number 3, Part 2?
9. Why does Rita shoot at Randy as he leaves?
10. Randy is not sure how to legally marry Lib. She suggests what?
Chapter 11
1. Survival of the Fittest – Darwinism: Admiral Hazzard on the Highwaymen:
“’These people operate like ______________________________, Randy…’” (Frank 262).
2. Extended Metaphor (Darwinism / animals / evolution). More metaphoric / symbolic
speech: Randy says: “’We’re being _____________________________________ (like cattle).’”
3. More Darwinism / Symbolism: The Tommy-Gunner is ape-like. Describe him:
4. More Darwinism / Symbolism / Extended Metaphor
“Bill McGovern…wondering the while, that he had killed a man that day and felt no guilt at the
time or after. It was like stepping on a _____________________” (Frank 282).
Alas, Babylon, Chapter 11 Study Guide / Quizzes / Short Answer
1. On what day are Lib and Randy married?
2. What did Randy wear to his wedding?
3. Describe Randy’s best man – include the simile that the author used.
4. Who was killed after their house was raided by highwaymen?
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5. Why did Preacher Henry agree to marry Lib and Randy even though there were no marriage certificates?
6. Why did Randy rub mud on the sides of the grocery van?
7. What changes to the plan does Malachai propose, and why?
8. Why did Randy pick up Dan’s mangled glasses?
9. Describe the trap set by the highwaymen for Randy’s task group – the “cul-de-sac” that they created.
10. Describe the man with the Thompson (Tommy) Gun.
Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Quiz / Study Guide
1. What important element is missing from the diet of the people of Fort Repose?
2. What does Peyton use for bait to catch the bass?
3. Who does Peyton go to for fishing tips?
4. What new Central American food delicacy is now being served in the Bragg home?
5. When Randy and his company return from Blue Crab Run, what two food sources do they carry
in abundance?
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6. When Randy returns from Blue Crab Run, Florence is crying. Why?
7. When school starts again for the Bragg children, who is Randy surprised to see in attendance?
8. Dan is incredibly happy about a post-Day medical first. What is it?
9. What wakes Randy from sleep?
10. What else did Peyton find in the attic, which she intends to give as a present to Dan and Randy,
that Randy appreciates more than any one other thing?
Chapter 13 – The Great Circle of Life
1. Full Circle / Irony: Randy and Dan Gunn. At the beginning of the book, Dan was giving
Randy a hard time about being whipped over Lib, and now Randy is giving Dan static about
being whipped over ______________________.
2. Full Circle / Irony: Mrs. Estes has a prosperous soap business (305). Mrs. Estes was a bank
teller for Edgar, who said that he would not be “poor” and dragged down to the level of a poor
“_____________________________ teller.” Now Mrs. Estes is rich.
3. Full Circle / Irony: “It (the leaflets) was also useful as ______________________________.
Next day, ten leaflets would buy an egg… It was paper, and it was _______________” (303).
How Ironic! Edgar had a bank full of paper (Money). He would have been wealthy again!
4. Full Circle: Suspense – Red Herring: Using Context Clues
“His back toward them, a man climbed down. He wore a blue zippered A_____ F_______
flight suit with the _____________________ of a full _________________ on his shoulders.
When he turned and stepped forward, Randy did not immediately ______________________
him, he was so ______________________________” ( Frank 309-310).
What conclusion are we being lead toward with this information? ____________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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5. Irony: “’Our big hope is ___________________power. Thank goodness we still have a big
stockpile of ______________________ fuel’” ( Frank 309).
6. Significance of Ending: “’We won it. We really ______________ ‘em. Not that it
_______________’” (Frank 309). Why? Explain:
7. Define the word FRAUGHT:
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This situation is FRAUGHT with irony is because… (write the answer below)
Hint: Think about when we first met Lib. Think about her conversation with Randy. Think
about WHY Randy was drinking and avoiding public scrutiny.
9. Explain: How has money come full-circle?
Chapter 13 Quiz / Study Guide
1.
Why did Dan Gunn say that he was shaving?
2.
Why was Dan really shaving?
3.
Explain the irony -- Mrs. Estes and a couple of her colleagues now have a very prosperous soap business.
4.
Name at least three problems that will keep private citizens from buying fuel for the foreseeable future.
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5.
“When he turned around, Randy did not at first recognize him, he was so changed.” What literary
technique(s) is the author using?
6.
Name at least three situations that are brought “full circle” in the final chapter.
7.
Define “Tertiary”:
8.
The U.S. now has a population roughly the size of that of __________________________.
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