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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. How long will the new program take to run?

2. Where does Zaphod suggest eating?

3. What does Arthur almost run into at the end of the chapter?

4. What reason does the old man give for the missiles that nearly destroyed the Heart of Gold?

5. What does Phouchg call the name "Earth"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What species do you think is smarter than the dolphins? How do you know?

2. Why do the cops believe that they are more intelligent and enlightened than their peers?

3. What is Zaphod Beeblebrox trying to do with the Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters?

4. What was the true relationship between mice and men?

5. Why do the philosophers object to Deep Thought? What is the computer's solution?

6. What is R used to measure?

7. Why did Zaphod alter his own brain?

8. Do the characters learn any great lessons through the course of this book?

9. Did the dolphins leave mankind to its fate, or try to help?

10. Why do you think the mice and the Magratheans are going to so much trouble to make the Earth seem like a real planet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that discusses the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the three stages of civilization and apply them to a timeline of Earth's history. Use specific examples of human achievement to explain each stage.

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