By the Waters of Babylon

How is John's society different from ours?

• There is no warfare

• Everyone is a vegetarian

• There is more technology in his

• People believe in spirits and magic in his

Why does John go to the Place of the Gods?

• to find metal

• to anger his father

• to gain knowledge

• to become more powerful

What do John’s references to gods and magic in “By the Waters of Babylon” most clearly suggest?

• John is young and lacks experience.

• The Great Burning was a recent event.

• The People of the Hills are social outcasts.

• John’s people lack knowledge about technology.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the "gods" in John's world?

• human beings

• aliens

• highly evolved plants

• demons

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is one central idea of “By the Waters of Babylon”?

• Life is not always fair.

• Love can change the world.

• True wisdom may require knowledge of painful truths.

• If you do what is forbidden, you will always pay the price.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If you purify something, what are you most likely doing?

• cleaning it

• dirtying it

• eating it

• drinking it

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

I am a stern teacher. When you misbehave, I will most likely

• Laugh at you

• Explain your mistake

• Reward you

• Punish you

What must happen when a person is fasting?

• not eat

• rush off

• not smile

• speak loudly

After which of these events does “By the Waters of Babylon” most likely take place?

• A bank robbery

• A deadly tornado

• A destructive war

• A great flood

What did John see in his vision?

• New York City in the past

• another planet

• New York City in the future

• World War I

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1