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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?
(a) A faulty cooling fan.
(b) A bad gasket.
(c) A broken fuel pump.
(d) A cut brake line.

2. Why does Dr. Proteus show up late for work in Chapter 10?
(a) He forgets to set his alarm.
(b) Anita was nagging him.
(c) He has a hangover.
(d) He is at a meeting with Finnerty.

3. How does Dr. Proteus feel about the farm when he first sees it?
(a) He is disgusted.
(b) He thinks he can get used to it.
(c) He is apprehensive about buying it.
(d) He loves it.

4. In how many years will Hacketts retire?
(a) Fourty-seven.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty-three.

5. What does Lasher say is his profession?
(a) Minister.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Halyard describes the concept of a citizen, how does the Shah translate the word "citizen" in his native language?

3. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?

4. Why doesn't Anita like Finnerty?

5. Why does Anita pretend to like Finnerty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lasher tell Paul the false story about his son?

2. Describe Hackett's attitude towards the Army.

3. What does Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 that upsets Anita?

4. Why does Paul's car stall out, and who fixes it?

5. How does Finnerty usually look and dress, and why is this surprising?

6. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

7. What teams are Paul and Shepherd captains of at the Meadows, and what is the status of each team?

8. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr, and why is he in Ilium?

9. What does Paul want to do most at the end of Chapter 10?

10. What does Anita do to prepare Paul for dinner at Kroner's?

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