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"Alas, Babylon " by Pat Frank Quiz

Classic 50s science fiction. Could you survive a h-bomb attack? Take this quiz to find out who does? SPOILERS

A multiple-choice quiz by stetienne. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
stetienne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,702

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
227

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where can the phrase "Alas, Babylon" be found? Hint

Arrian

The Koran

Aesop

The Bible

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which state does the novel take place? Hint

New York

California

Flordia

Ohio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the town's resident military adviser? Hint

The Sarge

The Major

The Admiral

The Boss

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who became President, after all of the higher members of the President's Cabinet were killed in Washington D.C. during the initial bombing? Hint

Mrs. Violet Dupree

No one

Mr. Alden Wrorst

Mrs.. Vanbruuker-Brown

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the day that the bombs were dropped referred to by the people of Fort Repose? Hint

The Day

The Beginning

The End

They had no special phrase

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who became the town's law enforcer? Hint

The Admiral

Randy

Dan

Helen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Helen's husband Mark stationed? Hint

Chicago

Omaha

St. Petersburg

San Diego

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Peyton find in the attic? Hint

Hand cranked phonograph and 78 r.p.m. records.

A geiger counter

Gold and diamonds.

A portal to another universe.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What place in the town became the local barter center? Hint

The Baseball Park

The parking lot

Steven's Park

Marines Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the war? Hint

U.S.A.

nobody

U.S.S.R.

France

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where can the phrase "Alas, Babylon" be found?

Answer: The Bible

In Revelation. "Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgement come." (KJV)

2. In which state does the novel take place?

Answer: Flordia

Located in Central Florida, Fort Repose was a river town.

3. Who is the town's resident military adviser?

Answer: The Admiral

Using a short wave radio, The Admiral kept up on all the news, gossip, and radio alerts.

4. Who became President, after all of the higher members of the President's Cabinet were killed in Washington D.C. during the initial bombing?

Answer: Mrs.. Vanbruuker-Brown

Mrs. Vanbruuker-Brown was previously the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

5. What was the day that the bombs were dropped referred to by the people of Fort Repose?

Answer: The Day

"The Day" the H-Bomb dropped.

6. Who became the town's law enforcer?

Answer: Randy

Having the military experience in the reserve, and innate leadership abilities, Randy was a natural for the job.

7. Where was Helen's husband Mark stationed?

Answer: Omaha

Paul Hart told Helen that there were survivors, but Mark was not one of them.

8. What does Peyton find in the attic?

Answer: Hand cranked phonograph and 78 r.p.m. records.

The records were Classic Jazz. Some of the artists were Arte Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Carmen Cavallaro. Upon hearing the music Randy thought of how music seasoned his civilization.

9. What place in the town became the local barter center?

Answer: Marines Park

People would post what they had, what they needed, and what they wanted to trade. Important notices were also posted to keep people informed about events. It also became a meeting place for people to talk and hang out.

10. Who won the war?

Answer: U.S.A.

The red, white, and blue prevailed. Right to the very end, none of the main people in the book had any idea the outcome of the war. Paul Hart told them on the last page.

Source: Author stetienne

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