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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Proteus react to Lasher's initial story about his son?
(a) He throws his drink at Lasher.
(b) He begins to sob and apologize.
(c) He demands an apology.
(d) He gets extremely angry.

2. What does Dr. Proteus wonder at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Whether he can get a promotion.
(b) Whether he should fire Shepherd.
(c) Whether he has the courage to leave Anita.
(d) Whether he has enough money to quit his job.

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

4. Why does the checkers machine catch fire?
(a) It is overwhelmed by Dr. Proteus's skill.
(b) Dr. Proteus rigs it.
(c) One of its wires was loose.
(d) It has a faulty battery.

5. How does Fred Berringer get his job at Ilium?
(a) He begs Kroner and Baer to help him.
(b) He is very intelligent.
(c) He comes from an influential family.
(d) He blackmails a high official at the company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true about the Reeks and Wrecks?

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

3. In how many years will Hacketts retire?

4. Why won't Dr. Proteus's car start?

5. What is Finnerty's family background?

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