The Diamond Age, or, Young Lady's Illustrated Primer Quiz

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As Nell nears the end of the Primer, what does she wonder? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing)

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Feed.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and another human who really loves her.

Nell wonders if the Primer is forcing her into a role she does not want.

Hackworth receives a message in Vancouver to seek whom? (from Hackworth Receives an Ambiguous Message)

The Arbitrator.

Dr. X.

Lord Finkle-McGraw.

The Alchemist.

In the Primer, what do Princess Nell and her friends do in the castle of King Magpie? (from Nell's Life at Dovetail)

Rescue Harv.

Find a new friend.

Learn martial arts.

Steal the first key.

In the Primer, Dinosaur tells the story of being defeated by a smaller creature, Belle. What sort of creature is Belle? (from Hackworth's Dilemma)

An old rabbit.

A young female duck.

A young female monkey.

A male raven.

After Nell and Harv are beaten by their mother's newest partner, how does Nell incorporate the event into her Primer? (from From the Primer, the Arrival of a Sinister Baron)

Nell changes the name of the evil Baron to Bud.

Nell changes the name of the evil stepfather to Burt.

Nell changes the name of the evil Baron to Burt.

Nell changes the name of the evil stepfather to Bud.