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Study Guide

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

Neal Stephenson
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1)

In the Primer, in what sort of test does Dinosaur beat Dojo? (from The Torture Chamber of Judge Fang | A Domestic Scene | Judge Fang Goes for a Dinner Cruise with a Mandarin)

Obstacle course.
Hangman.
Martial arts.
Tic-Tac-Toe.
2)

What, according to Dr. X, caused the destruction of Chinese society prior to the time of this novel? (from Hackworth in China | From the Primer, Princess Nell's Return to the Dark Castle)

Once thought came from the Feed, the people had no need to think.
Once rice came from matter compilers, the people had no need to plant.
Once fabric came from matter compilers, the people had no need to weave.
Once rice came from the Seed, the people had no need to plant.
3)

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 | Hackworth Departs from Shanghai | Nell and Harv at Large in the Leased Territories)

Nell changes the name of the evil Baron to Burt.
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 stepfather to Bud.
4)

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 | More Tales from the Primer | Hackworth Lunches in Distinguished Company)

An old rabbit.
A male raven.
A young female duck.
A young female monkey.
5)

In the Primer, what does the raven say Nell must do in order to rescue Harv from the castle? (from Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events | Princess Nell in the City of King Magpie)

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.
Collect ten keys in the hands of ten kings and queens.
Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.
Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.
6)

Hackworth receives a message in Vancouver to seek whom? (from Hackworth Receives an Ambiguous Message | Part the Second: Hackworth has a Singular Experience)

Dr. X.
The Alchemist.
The Arbitrator.
Lord Finkle-McGraw.
7)

Dr. X tells Hackworth that his years with the Drummers served what purpose? (from Hackworth in China | From the Primer, Princess Nell's Return to the Dark Castle)

To keep Hackworth from disabling the Primer.
To prevent Judge Fang from executing Hackworth for his crimes.
To distract Lord Finkle-McGraw from Dr. X's other activities.
To integrate Hackworth's technical knowledge with the rest of the Drummers.
8)

Near the end of the novel, Carl Hollywood receives a message from the government asking him to do what? (from Carl Hollywood Takes a Stroll to the Waterfront. | Final Onslaught of the Fists)

Contact the Drummers and infiltrate their organization.
Contact Dr. X, leader of the Fists.
Contact Queen Nell, leader of the Mouse Army.
Contact Queen Miranda, leader of the Drummers.
9)

How do the Primers that are given to the many Han girls differ from Nell's Primer? (from A New Friend | Orphans of the Han...)

Thinner and made with low-quality materials.
No gold lettering on the covers.
No difference.
Artificial Intelligence rather than a ractor.
10)

In the Primer, what does Dinosaur tell the children to do after the Baron falls asleep drunk? (from From the Primer, the Arrival of a Sinister Baron | Hackworth Departs from Shanghai | Nell and Harv at Large in the Leased Territories)

Find their stepmother.
Hide his alcohol.
Flee.
Attack him with a screwdriver.
11)

On her deathbed, what does Mrs. Matheson say to Nell? (from Hackworth is Brought Up-To-Date by the Great Napier | From the Primer, a Visit to Castle Turing)

Nell is destined to become great and Constable Moore is her secret protector.
Nell is destined to stay at the Academy and she must destroy the Primer.
Nell is destined to stay at the Academy and she has a secret protector.
Nell is destined to become great and she has a secret protector.
12)

What is the name of Rita's horse? (from Nell's Life at Dovetail | Carl Hollywood's Activities at the Parnasse)

Eggshell.
Gwendolyn.
Victoria.
Kidnapper.
13)

In the Primer, who kills the Baron? (from Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events | Princess Nell in the City of King Magpie)

Nell.
Dinosaur.
Harv.
The Queen.
14)

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 Goes to Madame Ping's Theatre)

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and another human who really loves her.
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 forcing her into a role she does not want.
15)

In "More Tales from the Primer," how does Nell use the lessons taught by Dinosaur to Princess Nell to help herself in real life? (from Hackworth's Dilemma | More Tales from the Primer | Hackworth Lunches in Distinguished Company)

Nell beats her brother at a game.
Nell overpowers her brother.
Nell overpowers her mother's new boyfriend.
Nell overpowers a stronger child in the playroom.
16)

When a grown-up Nell visits Harv in the Leased Territories, in what condition does she find him? (from Hackworth Awakes from a Dream | From The Primer, Princess Nell Crosses the Trail of the Enigmatic Mouse Army)

Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to respiratory problems.
Harv is linked to a matter compiler that regulates his heartbeat due to heart problems.
Harv's forehead is linked to a matter compiler due to a bad experience at a mod parlor.
Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to ingesting too much food made of mites.
17)

When Nell sees Colonel Napier falling asleep, what does she decide to do? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing | Nell Goes to Madame Ping's Theatre)

Alter the girls' script to extract information from him.
Check his pockets for information.
Serve him special drug-laced biscuits to make him tell the truth.
Dance for him to gain his trust.
18)

At the Cathay Hotel, what do Carl Hollywood's friends propose to Miranda? (from Three Girls Go Exploring | Miranda Receives an Unusual Ractive Message)

They offer to help her advance her career if she agrees to help them find Nell.
They offer to help her advance her career if she agrees to join their theatre company.
They offer to help her establish contact with Nell if she agrees to help them.
They offer to help her establish contact with Nell if she agrees to join their theatre company.
19)

Who does Carl Hollywood manage to remotely trick while sitting in a teahouse in Shanghai? (from Carl Hollywood's Hack | From the Primer, Princess Nell's Ride to the Castle of King Coyote)

Fiona.
Hackworth.
Dr. X.
Miranda.
20)

Who rescues Carl Hollywood from the Fist of Righteous Harmony? (from Carl Hollywood Takes a Stroll to the Waterfront. | Final Onslaught of the Fists)

Constable Moore.
Colonel Spence.
Nell.
Hackworth.
21)

How many floating orphanages are under the control of Dr. X? (from A New Friend | Orphans of the Han...)

Three.
Ten.
Twelve.
Seven.
22)

What is the reason for Miss Stricken's highly repetitive and useless tasks at the Academy? (from From the Primer, Princess Nell Enters into the Lands of King Coyote. | Nell's Experiences at School)

To teach patience and obedience.
She takes joy from punishing the students.
To teach good penmanship.
To allow the other teachers some time away from the classroom.
23)

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

Learn martial arts.
Find a new friend.
Steal the first key.
Rescue Harv.
24)

When a grown-up Nell visits Harv in the Leased Territories, what does he ask her to do? (from Hackworth Awakes from a Dream | From The Primer, Princess Nell Crosses the Trail of the Enigmatic Mouse Army)

Find a cure for his health problems.
Remember that he protected her from Tequila's many lovers.
Remember that he gave her the book that helped her become a powerful woman.
Bring him a copy of the Primer.
25)

At the Flea Circus, how does Chang surprise Hackworth? (from Hackworth's Dilemma | More Tales from the Primer | Hackworth Lunches in Distinguished Company)

Chang arrests Hackworth.
Chang asks Hackworth to be a double agent.
Chang pardons Hackworth.
Chang gives Hackworth his hat.
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