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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Omphalos”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator of “Dacey’s Patent Automatic Nanny,” Reginald Dacey is so compelled to finish his creation that he is not even deterred by what event?
(a) A flood.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A fire in his home.
(d) The death of his wife.

2. According to Mr. Dahl in "Omphalos," who donated the relics being sold in the store?
(a) Matthew Osborne.
(b) Miguel Osborne.
(c) Martin Osborne.
(d) Michael Osborne.

3. How does the narrator of "The Great Silence" describe the fact that humans overlook a nonhuman species capable of communicating right in their backyard?
(a) As metaphorical.
(b) As symbolic.
(c) As ironic.
(d) As hyperbolic.

4. According to the narrator of "Exhalation," every breath they take contributes to what?
(a) Instability.
(b) Equilibrium.
(c) Imbalance.
(d) Agitation.

5. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," what is the end state of many Predictor users?
(a) Abulic aphasia.
(b) Akinetic mutism.
(c) Athymhormic syndrome.
(d) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about the Atacama mummies?

2. According to Reginald Dacey of “Dacey’s Patent Automatic Nanny,” what creates rational children?

3. After reading Lawson’s article, what has MuCullough come to doubt?

4. According to Dorothea in "Omphalos," creation falls outside of what?

5. According to Bashaarat, on what street did Hassan avoid being trampled by a horse?

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