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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, the narrator notes that he has been in his time capsule for about how long?
(a) 19 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 15 years.

2. An excerpt called "corporate ownership of" says Universe 31 was sold by its first owners to what company?
(a) Walmart.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Time Warner Time.
(d) Monsanto.

3. As his mother's time loop ends, what does Charles do to snap her out of it in Chapter 13?
(a) Stomps his foot.
(b) Taps on the window.
(c) Yells at her.
(d) Uses a computer to stop the loop.

4. Who is credited with the first quote in the book, which begins, "We are never intimately conscious of anything but a particular perception"?
(a) David Deutsch.
(b) Arthur Miller.
(c) Luke Skywalker.
(d) David Hume.

5. A book excerpt, "reality, in relation to," says Universe 31 has a science fiction _____ wrapped around it.
(a) Aura.
(b) Substrate.
(c) Vibe.
(d) Atmosphere.

6. On the way home in Chapter 13, Charles gives five dollars to who?
(a) The repair bot.
(b) A sexbot.
(c) His cousin.
(d) Phil.

7. Charles misused what device by cruising too often in Present Indefinite in Chapter 10?
(a) The Drowsy Pilot.
(b) The Distracted Captain.
(c) The Tense Operator.
(d) The Lazy Admiral.

8. What is the name of the capital city of Universe 31?
(a) Space Hub Miami.
(b) San Francisco 4.
(c) New Angeles City/Old Mexico City.
(d) New Los Angeles/Lost Tokyo-2.

9. In Chapter 5, the protagonist recalls that when he played as a boy, everyone wanted to be whom?
(a) Johnny Cash.
(b) Luke Skywalker.
(c) Hans Solo.
(d) Clint Eastwood.

10. In Chapter 8, Charles makes a call to a client located in what time period?
(a) Early 20th century.
(b) Mid 20th century.
(c) Early 21st century.
(d) Late 20th century.

11. Who is credited in the beginning of the book for the quote, "Time does not flow. Other times are just special cases of other universes"?
(a) Arthur Miller.
(b) David Hume.
(c) David Deutsch.
(d) Luke Skywalker.

12. In Chapter 9, Charles claims to have had a one-night stand with a human-like creature once, but he has even given up coin-operated ____ because they're not much fun.
(a) Animal prostitutes.
(b) Sexbots.
(c) Candy machines.
(d) Adult movies.

13. What refers to the original or model on which something is based or formed?
(a) Rough draft.
(b) Schematic.
(c) Patent.
(d) Prototype.

14. In Chapter 10, the narrator realizes he must return to corporate HQ for what reason?
(a) Maintenance on his vehicle.
(b) A promotion ceremony.
(c) To attend a meeting.
(d) Additional training.

15. TM-31 is about the size of what?
(a) A small bus.
(b) A pickup truck.
(c) A jumbo jet.
(d) A hotel shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Charles pulls his gun and shoots his future self just as the victim is telling him that everything is what?

2. What does the narrator claim hurts him in Chapter 1?

3. Before landing in Chapter 10, Charles sees a man who resembles himself, and he can see that the man's life is made entirely of what?

4. The continuing loop in which Charles's mother relives lasts for how long in a hypothetical period of her life?

5. In the "Chronodiegetical Schematic" which opens the book, what is the subtitle for "A Series"?

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