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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her about his experience in Homestead?
(a) She tells him never to go there again.
(b) She becomes very upset.
(c) She tells him he is overreacting.
(d) She says he should have stood up for himself.

2. Who is Rudy Hertz?
(a) A worker in the Reeks and Wrecks.
(b) A musician at the bar in Homestead.
(c) An engineer at Ilium Works.
(d) The machinist whose work causes mass unemployment.

3. What is Dr. Calhoun's relationship to Katherine?
(a) They are brother and sister.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) They are engaged.
(d) She works for him.

4. Where do the engineers and other wealthy citizens of Ilium live?
(a) The northwest section.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Homestead.
(d) Ilium Works.

5. Who is Finnerty?
(a) An old rival of Dr. Proteus from college.
(b) Dr. Proteus's cousin.
(c) A friend of Dr. Proteus who works below him in the Works.
(d) A friend of Dr. Proteus who works in Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudy unintentionally do that embarrasses Dr. Proteus?

2. Why does Dr. Proteus drive into Homestead?

3. In Chapter 6, how does Anita try to convince Dr. Proteus to take the job in Pittsburgh?

4. What is Dr. Proteus's first name?

5. Why does Anita pretend to like Finnerty?

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