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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Flying Upside Down.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Tom's solution to their manpower shortage?
(a) Lure experienced engineers away from established companies.
(b) Cut corners on R&D.
(c) Work overtime.
(d) Hire kids.
2. What is Data General's relationship to Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)?
(a) Data General was bankrupted by DEC.
(b) Data General is DEC's son.
(c) Data General has a wide lead over DEC in market share.
(d) Data General has nothing to do with DEC.
3. What was project Victor?
(a) The Mature Eclipse.
(b) Something to do.
(c) A canard.
(d) All of the below.
4. How many assembly language instructions does the Eclipse contain?
(a) 101.
(b) 420.
(c) 195.
(d) 390.
5. How does Blau's apartment make the author feel?
(a) Confused.
(b) At home.
(c) Old.
(d) Sick.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the general idea of MULTICS?
2. What did the help-wanted ad that Rosemarie saw say?
3. What type of shoes does Tom West wear?
4. What is the name of the electrician that West and his wife befriend?
5. What do the engineers often talk about putting on the side of the Eclipse?
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