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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the alarms to sound?

2. Who caused a war by an idle comment?

3. What speed does the aircar travel at?

4. What will the new computer be called?

5. Who does Ford find lying face-down in the cold dust?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Zaphod Beeblebrox trying to do with the Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters?

2. What is still unfinished about the New Earth?

3. What do you think Deep Thought's answer means?

4. How did Zaphod and Ford meet Yooden Vranx?

5. How does Slartibartfast make Arthur feel? How does he speak?

6. Describe the conversation that Arthur has with Marvin.

7. What does Arthur cause with his idle remark?

8. What is R used to measure?

9. Do the characters learn any great lessons through the course of this book?

10. Why did Zaphod alter his own brain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay stating your opinion, with evidence, of intelligent life on other planets.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that critiques the scientific accuracy of a specific science theme in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, such as the babel fish or the Infinite Improbability Drive. The essay should be more of an opinion piece than a strict science essay, though try to be as "scientific" as possible.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that describes the pursuit of happiness for the average human, and why it is difficult even for people who have digital watches.

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