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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Lifecycle of Software Objects” (Chapters 6-10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the narrator of "What's Expected of Us" compare the end state of many Predictor users?
(a) To a rational epidemic.
(b) To a logical contagion.
(c) To an intelligent scourge.
(d) To a cognitive plague.

2. What is the name of the first story Bashaarat tells Fuwaad?
(a) "The Tale of the Fortunate Rope-Maker."
(b) "The Tale of the Foolish Rope-Maker."
(c) "The Tale of the Unhappy Rope-Maker."
(d) "The Tale of the Unfortunate Rope-Maker."

3. What has Bruce Talbot programmed his digient to do?
(a) Act as his personal maid.
(b) Act as his personal assistant.
(c) Act as his personal chef.
(d) Act as his personal chauffeur.

4. According to the narrator of "The Lifecycle of Software Objects," a digient is a digital organism designed to look like what?
(a) Famous celebrities.
(b) Popular cartoons.
(c) Anthropomorphic animals.
(d) Historical figures.

5. As the story "The Lifecycle of Software Objects" opens, what company has an opening that is perfect for Ana?
(a) Blue Gamma.
(b) Blue Beta.
(c) Blue Delta.
(d) Blue Alpha.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," why has he sent this warning?

2. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," what is the end state of many Predictor users?

3. What was Ana Alvarado’s first job?

4. According to the narrator of "What's Expected of Us," what does the Predictor do?

5. As Fuwaad’s prepares to begin his story, "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," how does he describe his tale?

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