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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zaphod think about the ship computer?

2. What is a good source of Brownian motion?

3. Why is Arthur so excited to be on Magrathea?

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

5. What do all the molecules of a hostess's underwear move in accordance with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was life like in the former Galactic Empire?

2. Why does Trillian have trouble sleeping?

3. What is the significance of the babel fish?

4. Why are towels so important?

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

6. What is Arthur angry about? What does he do?

7. Why does Zaphod pretend to be stupid? What does Trillian think of this?

8. What problems does Zaphod have with the computer?

9. Why does the computer say that most people's lives are governed by telephone numbers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a fictional essay from the perspective of a galactic historian that analyzes the legend of Magrathea. The essay can be skeptical, or argue for the existence of the mysterious planet.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that lists and explains all of the references within the novel to feelings of unease with the universe and the characters within it.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that describes the personality of Zaphod Beeblebrox, and compares him to famous contemporary figures.

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