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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Anita convince Dr. Proteus to marry her?
(a) Her father begs him to marry her.
(b) She pretends to be pregnant.
(c) She offers him a great deal of money.
(d) She writes him a romantic song.

3. Who is Dr. Katherine Finch?
(a) Dr. Calhoun's assistant.
(b) Dr. Proteus's wife.
(c) Dr. Proteus's secretary.
(d) An engineer at Ilium.

4. Why does Dr. Proteus bring the cat to Ilium?
(a) To serve as a test subject.
(b) To catch mice.
(c) He is lonely and needed a companion.
(d) It follows him there.

5. Who is Shepherd?
(a) Dr. Proteus's cousin.
(b) Dr. Proteus's friend who works below him in the Works.
(c) Dr. Proteus's friend who works in Washington.
(d) Dr. Proteus's friend from college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

2. What is the name of the machine that plays checkers that Berringer uses to challenge Dr. Proteus?

3. Why is Finnerty somewhat depressed?

4. Why does the checkers machine catch fire?

5. What does Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 to make Anita angry?

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