Larcenies
“There was the usual list of predictable crimes: frauds of all sorts, larcenies, riots, manslaughters, arsons” (Page. 1)
100
According to the story, what is the greatest industry on earth centered around?
Multivac
100
Who was put under house arrest without any explanation?
Joseph Manners.
100
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Analysis
100
Was it normal to see two first-degree murders in one day?
No.
200
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering
Catastrophe
“If we miss out, who cares what happens to us? We’ll just be part of the general catastrophe.” (Page. 4)
200
Who was the chairman of the central board of corrections at this time?
Bernard Gulliman
200
Where does the story take place?
Washington, D.C.
200
Give pleasure or satisfaction to; pleasing.
Gratifying
“Bernard Gulliman could not and did not read the entire report. He read only the summary and that was most gratifying indeed.” (Page. 7)
200
What crime was “Much worse than just a murder”?
The plan to assassinate Multivac.
300
Coming before the main business; leading to something more important.
Preliminary
“His parents had dressed him with all care, as representative of the family and sent him off with numerous messages for Micheal, who had left days earlier for preliminary physical and neurological examinations.” (Page. 5)
300
At what age does one get sworn into Multivac as an individual?
Eighteen (18)
300
What type of character was Ben described as?
Round Character
300
Not allowing something to pass through; not penetrable.
Impervious
“The officer was impervious to the logic.” (Page. 10)
300
Did the probability of Multivac’s murder go down after Joe Manners’ arrest?
No, it increased
400
Of or relating to or used in practicing the study of nervous system and its diseases.
Neurological
"The swearers have met me several times during the progress of the physical and neurological portions of this examination.” (Page. 6)
400
What was Multivac’s average maximum future act probability rate?
15%
400
What was the answer that Multivac gave when Ali Otthman asked, "Multivac, what do you want more than anything else?"
"I want to die."
400
Existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness: the subconscious self.
Subconscious
"Mike, filled with the conscious wisdom of a new adult, said, "Maybe it's something subconscious, pop."” (Page. 6)
400
What happens if a swearer lies to Multivac while answering questions?
There will be a distorted pattern of a type that Multivac will recognize.
500
Having or showing a tendency to display oneself in an overly grand or self-important way.
Overpompous
“He went back to the list with an uneasy feeling that perhaps he had been a little overpompous.” (Page. 3)
500
Why was Ben sent to Washington, Multivac’s main station?
Ben didn't know, but Multivac wanted to die by Ben’s hand.
500
What was the climax of the story?
When Multivac gave Ben the list of instructions and told Ben to follow them precisely.
500
To overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.
Flabbergasted
"A shocked Harold Quimby found himself flabbergasted at the number and importance of the men who had focussed on him in the search for a sixteen-year-old." (Page. 8)
500
Ben was determined to ask about helping his father, what did Ben specifically ask Multivac in Booth 5-B?
“My father, Joseph Manners, has been arrested but we don’t know what crime he is planning. Is there any way we can help him?"