Cat's Cradle Final Flashcard

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Who said, "New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth"?

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Asa Breed

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Who becomes Bokonon?

Back

Lionel Boyd Johnson

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Who was known as Agent X-9 as a young man?

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Frank Hoenikker

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What is a wampeter?

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The thing that binds a karass.

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Which of the following statements about Felix Hoenikker is NOT true?

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He encouraged his sons to be scientists.

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Define Bokononism.

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A fictional religion in the novel that emphasizes the importance of lies and comforting falsehoods.

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What is a karass?

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A group of people linked in a cosmically significant manner.

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Who is the author of Cat's Cradle?

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Kurt Vonnegut.

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What is Ice-nine?

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A fictional substance that freezes water instantly and can cause global catastrophe.

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What role does science play in Cat's Cradle?

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It is portrayed as a double-edged sword, capable of both great good and great harm.