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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car does Paul buy when he is promoted?
(a) A brand new Mercedes.
(b) An expensive black Cadillac.
(c) An old, shabby Plymouth.
(d) A beat-up Dodge pickup truck.

2. Who are Kroner and Baer?
(a) Friends of Anita's.
(b) Important officials at Ilium Works.
(c) Engineers who work below Dr. Proteus at Ilium Works.
(d) Regulars at the local bar.

3. Why won't Dr. Proteus's car start?
(a) Finnerty used all the gas.
(b) He has a bad transmission.
(c) Anita blew out the engine.
(d) The starter is broken.

4. How does Finnerty become so successful at Ilium?
(a) He is well liked by a few powerful people.
(b) He is very intelligent.
(c) He cheated on his IQ test.
(d) His father has a high-ranking position at the company.

5. What does Rudy unintentionally do that embarrasses Dr. Proteus?
(a) Recites a poem about him.
(b) Buys him a drink.
(c) Invites Dr. Proteus to his house for dinner.
(d) Plays a song on the player piano in his honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the machine that plays checkers that Berringer uses to challenge Dr. Proteus?

2. What kind of governmental system does the Shah think Ilium is based on at first?

3. Why does Dr. Proteus bring the cat to Ilium?

4. How much money does Bud get as a bonus from the company?

5. What rumor has Shepherd been spreading about Dr. Proteus?

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