Waters of Babylon

What time is the story set in?

• Past

• Present

• Future

What occupation does John's father (as well as John) hold?

• Priest

• Witch Doctor

• Doctor

• Mechanic

What direction is John "forbidden" to travel in?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Why did John go on his journey?

• He had to be in New York City for a conference

• He wanted to gain knowledge and wisdom

• He was trying to find gold

• He was looking for a doctor

What did John discover was not true about "The Place of the Gods?"

• That the gods were just men and he did not die upon entering

• that there was no gold

• that there were no animals

• that it rained there all the time

In your own words, describe the setting and time period of the story.

Who were the "Gods?" in reality?

• animals

• humans

• wizards

• crusaders

How does the use of John as a first-person narrator help develop the tone?

• It enables the reader to view John objectively and without emotion.
• It enables the reader to better understand the Place of the Gods.
• It enables the reader to identify with John and view through his eyes.
• It enables the reader to view other characters in more detail.

The Place of the Gods turns out to be the ruins of which city?

• Washington, D.C.
• Charlotte, NC
• Rome, Italy
• New York, NY

Which of the following represents a theme of the story?

• Information can heal entire populations and cities
• Knowledge can be dangerous
• Communities depend upon their leaders
• Each individual must make their own journey