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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zaphod think about the ship computer?
(a) He does not think about it much at all.
(b) He thinks of it as a necessary evil.
(c) He loathes it.
(d) He loves it.

2. Where are the characters located?
(a) The Milky Way
(b) The Basingstoke Roundabout
(c) Barnard's Star
(d) The Horsehead Nebula

3. How many times can a galactic civilization grow from a single worm in ten million years?
(a) Once or twice
(b) Five times
(c) Umpteen times
(d) Three times

4. How does Vogon poetry rank in the universe?
(a) Third worst
(b) The very worst
(c) Second best
(d) Eleventh

5. How does Slartibartfast respond when Arthur tries to talk to him in the aircar?
(a) He ignores Arthur.
(b) He asks Arthur if he is comfortable.
(c) He tells Arthur to be quiet.
(d) He shrugs and continues to fly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the old man give for the missiles that nearly destroyed the Heart of Gold?

2. What is the equivalent of saying "blood... blood" to a computer?

3. Who are furious about the Earth's destruction?

4. After saying "Hi there!," the ship's computer prints out a ribbon of ticker tape. What does the tape say?

5. What does Ford use to conceal the alien technology in his satchel?

(see the answer key)

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