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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Arthur Dent's house being demolished?
(a) To clear the view for the owners of the expensive houses down the road
(b) To make room for a new condo development
(c) To make way for a bypass
(d) It does not meet fire code.

2. What does Zaphod Beeblebrox do to the Heart of Gold?
(a) Steal it
(b) Make a speech about it
(c) Christen it
(d) Destroy it

3. What does Ford start turning into?
(a) A madman with five heads
(b) A penguin
(c) An elderberry bush
(d) Arthur

4. Why can Marvin not keep his mind off things?
(a) There is nothing to distract him.
(b) He has an extremely large mind.
(c) He was badly made and has a lot of bugs in his system.
(d) His programming does not allow it.

5. How long can you survive in space with a lungful of air?
(a) Thirty seconds
(b) As long as you can hold your breath
(c) Five seconds
(d) A minute

Short Answer Questions

1. The typical Vogon is...

2. What does the Guide say about the Earth?

3. Why does Ford order so much beer at lunchtime?

4. Who is Mr. Prosser a descendant of?

5. What are the Vogons going to do to Arthur and Ford?

(see the answer key)

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