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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. In the Primer, who kills the Baron?
(a) Harv.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Dinosaur.
(d) Nell.

2. In the Primer, what does the raven say Nell must do in order to rescue Harv from the castle?
(a) Collect ten keys in the hands of ten kings and queens.
(b) Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.
(c) Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.
(d) Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.

3. Why does Bud visit a mod parlor?
(a) To purchase retro clothing.
(b) To upgrade his skull gun to a state-of-the-art spray gun.
(c) To get a tattoo.
(d) To obtain a robot arm.

4. Judge Fang believes that the two groups of mites searching for Nell's Primer were designed by whom?
(a) A Victorian and a matter compiler.
(b) A matter compiler and a Thete.
(c) Dr. X and a Thete.
(d) Dr. X and a Victorian.

5. Before Hackworth leaves for Vancouver, what does he give to his daughter?
(a) A copy of the Primer.
(b) A handful of mites.
(c) His hat.
(d) A matter compiler.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nell reads the Primer for the second time, who frees Princess Nell and her friends from the castle?

2. Where do Dr. X and Judge Fang first meet to discuss their mutual interest in the Primer?

3. Lord Finkle-McGraw commissioned the Primer for his granddaughter for what reason?

4. What does Judge Fang notice about the hat that was recovered from a recent robbery?

5. Nell learns how to light a fire while reading what story in the Primer?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Bud Is Prosecuted," how does the trial and sentencing of Bud illuminate the Confucian system of justice that Judge Fang follows?

2. As explained in "Miranda Takes an Interest in an Anonymous Client," how does Nell's interaction with her Primer differ from that of other children?

3. In "Particulars of Nell's Domestic Situation," what happens when Harv brings home a scrap of woven fabric he found by the sea?

4. In "Hackworth Receives an Unexpected Visit from Inspector Chang," how does Chang exhibit Confucian ideals in his dealings with Hackworth?

5. When Bud visits a mod parlor, what upgrade does he choose and what sort of technology is involved?

6. In "Judge Fang Goes for a Dinner Cruise," how does Dr. X first confirm the loyalty of Judge Fang, then place him in a dilemma?

7. In "Mysterious Souvenir from Dr. X," what amazing device does Hackworth receive when he inserts a card into a matter compiler?

8. What is the significance of Hackworth's actions in "Hackworth Compiles the Young Lady's Illustrated Primer?"

9. In "Hackworth's Dilemma," what is Hackworth's dilemma?

10. In "Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events," what advice does Carl Hollywood give to Miranda?

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