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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the machine that plays checkers that Berringer uses to challenge Dr. Proteus?
(a) The Checker Champion.
(b) Checkers 3000.
(c) The Ilium Challenger.
(d) Checker Charley.

2. In Chapter 6, how does Anita try to convince Dr. Proteus to take the job in Pittsburgh?
(a) She says his father would want him to have the job.
(b) She tries to flatter him.
(c) She agrees to sleep with him only if he goes for the job.
(d) She says she will leave him if he does not try to get the job.

3. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?
(a) He will not go to lunch with them.
(b) He shows up late all the time.
(c) He seems to get promoted faster than other people.
(d) He has a rebellious attitude.

4. How does Finnerty become so successful at Ilium?
(a) He cheated on his IQ test.
(b) He is well liked by a few powerful people.
(c) He is very intelligent.
(d) His father has a high-ranking position at the company.

5. Why doesn't Anita like Finnerty?
(a) They used to date, and it ended badly.
(b) She thinks he is dirty and has a bad attitude.
(c) They used to be friends, but had an argument.
(d) He does not have much money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Shepherd been spreading rumors about Dr. Proteus?

2. Who is Shepherd?

3. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr?

4. Who said this quote? "Does that make you happy, that this has been going on for thirteen years?"

5. How does Fred Berringer get his job at Ilium?

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