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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Bud get as a bonus from the company?
(a) Five hundred dollars.
(b) One thousand dollars.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) One hundred thousand dollars.

2. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?
(a) Like a child.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Self-confident.
(d) Awkward.

3. Who said this quote? "The man with the thick glasses as much as said his son's life wasn't worth living on account of me."
(a) Dr. Proteus.
(b) Anita.
(c) Rudy Hertz.
(d) Finnerty.

4. Who is Rudy Hertz?
(a) The machinist whose work causes mass unemployment.
(b) A worker in the Reeks and Wrecks.
(c) A musician at the bar in Homestead.
(d) An engineer at Ilium Works.

5. What does Lasher first claim happens to his son when Dr. Proteus sees him in Chapter 9?
(a) He hanged himself.
(b) He eloped with his girlfriend.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He was killed in combat.

6. How do the Hagstroms spend most of their time?
(a) Cleaning the house.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Looking for work.
(d) Watching TV.

7. What did Shepherd find in Dr. Proteus's desk?
(a) Suspicious literature.
(b) A letter about Shepherd.
(c) Money.
(d) An empty whiskey bottle.

8. Why is Hacketts suspended?
(a) He leaves his shoes untied.
(b) His fly is open.
(c) He shoots his weapon unprovoked.
(d) He disobeys an order from his commanding officer.

9. What is the President's name?
(a) Jonathan Lynn.
(b) Finneus Gilbert.
(c) Robert Harris.
(d) Justin Young.

10. What does each group represent at the parade at the bar in Homestead?
(a) An animal.
(b) A company.
(c) A lodge.
(d) A machine.

11. What does Hacketts secretly imagine doing?
(a) Becoming President.
(b) Being promoted to General.
(c) Becoming an artist.
(d) Insulting his superiors.

12. In Chapter 13, how much money does Dr. Proteus estimate that he has?
(a) $225,000.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $750,000.
(d) $100,000.

13. What does Kroner say at the end of Chapter 12 that Dr. Proteus has to do in order to get the job in Pittsburgh?
(a) Divorce Anita.
(b) Keep a secret for Kroner.
(c) Testify against Finnerty and Lasher.
(d) Reprimand Shepherd.

14. Why is the President in Ilium in Chapter 11?
(a) To make a campaign speech.
(b) To dedicate the newest section of EPICAC.
(c) To meet with the local government and police.
(d) To receive a report on any rebels in the area.

15. What rumor has Shepherd been spreading about Dr. Proteus?
(a) That he intends to divorce Anita.
(b) That he is mentally unwell.
(c) That he intends to quit his job.
(d) That he has been stealing from the company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Proteus show up late for work in Chapter 10?

2. Who does Anita think looks like Dr. Proteus's father?

3. How does Dr. Proteus feel about the farm when he first sees it?

4. Who is Shepherd?

5. How does Anita convince Dr. Proteus to marry her?

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