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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tricia plan to go in the evening?
(a) Harrod's.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) The pub on the corner.
(d) Stavro's.

2. What does King Antwelm assume?
(a) Money can buy happiness.
(b) People are naturally prone to violence.
(c) Most important people are wealthy.
(d) People want to be happy.

3. What caused the aliens to come get Tricia?
(a) Her previous experience with an alien.
(b) Her audition for the New York show.
(c) Her interview with the astrologer.
(d) Her British accent.

4. How do the executives for U.S./A.M. feel about a British accent on the show?
(a) Neither has an opinion about having a British accent.
(b) One is for a British accent and one is against it.
(c) Both want a British accent.
(d) Neither wants a British accent.

5. Where is it said that wisdom and truth are to be found?
(a) The furthest points of the Inner Galactic Core.
(b) The outer Eastern Rim of the Galaxy.
(c) The cold, stormy Northern Points of the Galaxy.
(d) The deep Southern Depths of the Galaxy.

6. Where do the aliens say they live?
(a) In orbit.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Rupert.

7. What worries Ford when he tells the elevator that he wants to go to the 23rd floor?
(a) The elevator says that floor is popular.
(b) The elevator does not respond.
(c) The elevator doesn't seem to understand the request.
(d) The elevator says "ah!" in a knowing way.

8. What is the climate of NowWhat like?
(a) Cold and wet.
(b) Snowy and icy.
(c) Warm and sunny.
(d) Hot and sticky.

9. What is in Arthur's motel room for protection against boghogs?
(a) A billy club.
(b) A crow bar.
(c) A stick.
(d) A pipe.

10. What happens to the replacement central mission module?
(a) It is corrupt.
(b) It flies into space.
(c) It explodes.
(d) It crumbles to dust.

11. What are the men in the editor's office armed with when Ford returns?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Flame throwers.
(c) Rocket launchers.
(d) Cattle prods.

12. What drains Tricia even more than simply standing?
(a) Smiling and laughing.
(b) Focusing her eyes on Eric's face.
(c) Nodding and making remarks.
(d) Pretending she understands Eric's accent.

13. What does Tricia think monitoring Earth must be like?
(a) Fascinating.
(b) Boring.
(c) Tiring.
(d) Overwhelming.

14. How old was Ford when he was given his first towel?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

15. What happens as a result of this collision with the Earth?
(a) A stream in Wales is rerouted.
(b) A plant in Essex grows an extra leaf.
(c) A rock in Middlesex falls down a hill.
(d) A tree in Yorkshire grows at a slant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur hope for as he sets out to travel throughout the universe?

2. What level does one have to be to comprehend most of what the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has to say about parallel universes?

3. The old lady in the cave wants Arthur's help with __________.

4. What is Tricia fixing herself when she goes outside to see what the strange lights are?

5. What does Tricia want to do as she falls asleep?

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