Slaughterhouse-Five - Chapter 4 Quiz

What do the Tralfamadorians use to describe their perspective on time?

Question Answer Choices They see time as a flowing river. They are all trapped in time like bugs in amber. They experience time as a series of still images. They view time as a repeating loop.

What do the Germans think of the American prisoners' bodies?

Question Answer Choices They are indifferent to them. They admire their strength. They are impressed by their fitness. They look at them contemptuously.

What happens to Billy on his daughter's wedding night?

Question Answer Choices He has a heart attack. He goes on a spontaneous road trip. He is abducted by aliens. He attends a secret military meeting.

What do the Tralfamadorians say about asking why anything happens?

Question Answer Choices It is a concept that fascinates them. It is important to understand why things happen. It is a question that only humans can answer. It makes no sense to ask why anything happens.

What happens to Roland Weary on the train through Germany?

Question Answer Choices He is rescued by allies. He is promoted to a higher rank. He dies of gangrene. He escapes from the train.

What is the name of the oldest American prisoner with one of the best bodies?

Question Answer Choices Paul Lazzaro. Edgar Derby. Billy Pilgrim. Roland Weary.

What is the condition of Paul Lazzaro's body compared to Billy's?

Question Answer Choices It is better than Billy's. It is worse than Billy's. It is the same as Billy's. It is stronger than Billy's.

What happens to the American prisoners when they arrive at the POW camp?

Question Answer Choices They are immediately put to work. They are given new uniforms. They are placed in solitary confinement. They have to strip as they enter the camp.

What do the Tralfamadorians tell Billy about the concept of free will?

Question Answer Choices It is a universal truth that applies to all beings. It is a fundamental principle that they also believe in. It is a concept used exclusively by Earthlings and one which they do not recognize. It is a concept that only advanced civilizations understand.

What does Roland Weary blame Billy for?

Question Answer Choices His injury. His capture. His death. His lost belongings.