Cat's Cradle Final Flashcard

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What genre is Cat's Cradle NOT classified as?

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Realistic fiction.

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What event leads to the freezing of the ocean in Cat's Cradle?

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A plane crash.

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What was Kurt Vonnegut's father's profession?

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Architect.

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Who is the character that becomes Bokonon?

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Lionel Boyd Johnson.

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Which statement about Felix Hoenikker is NOT true?

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He encouraged his sons to be scientists.

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What is the primary theme of Cat's Cradle?

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The absurdity of human existence and the dangers of scientific advancement.

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What is Ice-nine in Cat's Cradle?

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A fictional substance that freezes water instantly.

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Who is the narrator of Cat's Cradle?

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John (or Jonah).

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What does Bokononism represent in the novel?

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A religion based on lies that provides comfort to its followers.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'cat's cradle'?

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It symbolizes the complexity and futility of human attempts to find meaning.