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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. What is written on the cover of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
(a) This End Up
(b) Front Cover
(c) Don't Panic
(d) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

3. Was does Zaphod search for on the sub-etha radio?
(a) News about himself
(b) A signal from the intergalactic fence who will help him sell the Heart of Gold
(c) The movements of the Vogon Constructor Fleet
(d) Some decent gunk music

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

5. After saying "Hi there!," the ship's computer prints out a ribbon of ticker tape. What does the tape say?
(a) The probability figure that Zaphod was about to ask it for.
(b) "What can I do to help you?"
(c) A telephone number.
(d) "I want you to know that whatever your problem, I am here to help you solve it."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Marvin an ironic character?

2. Who is Ford Prefect?

3. What ship rescues Ford and Arthur?

4. What does Ford use to conceal the alien technology in his satchel?

5. What does the babel fish allow Aurthur to do?

(see the answer key)

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