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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Arthur when he grabs the two ends of wire?
(a) He suddenly understands why he is so unhappy.
(b) Nothing
(c) A bird flies through him.
(d) He is electrocuted.

2. What does the recording that Arthur sees have?
(a) Stereo sound
(b) High Definition
(c) Subtitles
(d) Picture-in-picture

3. How does Arthur describe Slartibartfast's story?
(a) Salient
(b) Salubrious
(c) Salutary
(d) Subtle

4. How does Marvin get on with other robots?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He never sees any other robots.
(d) Very well sometimes

5. What is Deep Thought the size of?
(a) A small spaceship
(b) A small continent
(c) A small city
(d) A small planet

6. What does the old man unsuccessfully try to do to Arthur?
(a) Threaten him
(b) Sedate him
(c) Escape from him
(d) Kill him

7. When catering to customers' tastes, what is Magrathea not?
(a) Judgemental
(b) Slow
(c) Picky
(d) Proud

8. Why does the gunfire stop?
(a) The cops decide to befriend the characters.
(b) The guns disappear into thin air.
(c) The cops run out of ammunition.
(d) The cops die.

9. What color is the old man's robe?
(a) Grey
(b) Deep purple
(c) Black
(d) Blue

10. How long does it take anyone to speak after hearing the answer?
(a) A few minutes
(b) A long time
(c) Forever
(d) Ten seconds

11. What is not one of Arthur's problems?
(a) Romance
(b) Money
(c) Energy
(d) Time

12. What frightens Arthur in the aircar?
(a) A loud metal clang
(b) Slartibartfast's singing
(c) A tunnel
(d) A passing freighter

13. What do Phouchg and Loonquawl think they will get?
(a) Lynched
(b) Medals for bravery
(c) A hero's welcome
(d) A better answer if they keep asking

14. Who are furious about the Earth's destruction?
(a) The Galactic Government
(b) Mice
(c) Dentrassi
(d) Vogons

15. What speed does the aircar travel at?
(a) 10 lightyears/hr
(b) R17
(c) 1000m/hr
(d) Warp 5

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the characters find sitting next to the Heart of Gold upon their return to the surface?

2. Why is Slartibartfast's study a total mess?

3. Who starts shooting at the characters?

4. How many pages is this chapter?

5. How long will it take Deep Thought to figure out the answer to life, the universe, and everything?

(see the answer keys)

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