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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 is not one of Arthur's problems?

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

3. Who will see the characters at the end of the chapter?

4. Why does the gunfire stop?

5. What is Zaphod good at?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Arthur cause with his idle remark?

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

3. What do you think Deep Thought's answer means?

4. Explain what Slartibartfast means when he says, "That's bureaucracy for you."

5. What mental condition is Marvin suffering from? How does he display these symptoms?

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

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

8. How do Phouchg and Loonquawl react to Deep Thought's answer?

9. How did Zaphod and Ford meet Yooden Vranx?

10. How does Deep Thought intend to help the men find the question to his answer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining your opinion on the nature of the universe, and the basic elements of a novel that would communicate this opinion to readers. Be sure to include:

1 - Themes that would best express this viewpoint (for example, optimism, futility, cyclical events);

2 - Types of characters (for example, anti-heroes, well-meaning protagonists);

3 - How the novel's viewpoint is similar or different to that of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write a short essay that describes the unusual writing style of Douglas Adams, giving examples where he "breaks the rules" of writing.

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