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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Can Deep Thought figure out the great question?
(a) Yes, but it will take some time
(b) No
(c) Perhaps, perhaps not
(d) Yes

2. Why is Arthur so excited to be on Magrathea?
(a) He has never been to an alien planet before.
(b) He has always believed the legend.
(c) The drink he got from the machine has made his brain a little strange.
(d) He has a great design for a planet that he wants to show the Magratheans.

3. What words best describe the reunion of Ford and Zaphod?
(a) Orgiastic boredom
(b) Zarkingly great energy
(c) Excited enthusiasm
(d) Appalling nonchalance

4. What is the result of the improbability sum?
(a) Two to the power of two hundred and seventy-six thousand, seven hundred and nine to one against
(b) Ten trillion billion to one
(c) Infinity minus one
(d) Infinity squared

5. How long will the new program take to run?
(a) A nanosecond
(b) Twenty million years
(c) Ten million years
(d) Twelve thousand years

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take anyone to speak after hearing the answer?

2. Where have Zaphod and Arthur met before?

3. What do Phouchg and Loonquawl think they will get?

4. What did Zaphod call himself when he was on Earth?

5. Where could Ford have more fun than Magrathea?

(see the answer key)

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