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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word describes the new personality of the computer?
(a) Sarcastic
(b) Condescending
(c) Ambivalent
(d) Matriarchal

2. What part of an Antarean parakeet is a revolting delicacy?
(a) The gland
(b) The gall bladder
(c) The feet
(d) The liver

3. What is the job of the Intergalactic President?
(a) To draw attention away from power
(b) To have a good time
(c) To wield power
(d) To further the Empire and conquer the known universe

4. The typical Vogon is...
(a) Vile
(b) Evolved
(c) Pleasant
(d) Drunk

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Resistance is...

2. What fantastic new industry was created?

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

4. What does Trillian notice on the wall?

5. What color are the seas exactly the wrong shade of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect did Magrathea have on the former Galactic Empire?

2. What does Trillian say about her degree in math and astrophysics? What does she mean?

3. How grateful is everyone to Arthur for saving their lives?

4. How does Arthur try to save Ford and himself from the Vogon? What happens?

5. What is the problem with Zaphod's brain?

6. What is the interior of the Starship Heart of Gold like?

7. What does Ford fail to understand about humans?

8. What is the significance of the chances of being picked up in space?

9. Why are towels so important?

10. What went through the mind of the bowl of petunias? Why do you think this is?

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