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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has a rebellious attitude.
(d) He seems to get promoted faster than other people.

2. What rumor has Shepherd been spreading about Dr. Proteus?
(a) That he intends to quit his job.
(b) That he is mentally unwell.
(c) That he intends to divorce Anita.
(d) That he has been stealing from the company.

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

4. What does Dr. Proteus promise to do for the man in Homestead whose son failed his exams?
(a) Buy him a car.
(b) Put in a good word at the company.
(c) Give him money.
(d) Get his son a job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said this quote? "The man with the thick glasses as much as said his son's life wasn't worth living on account of me."

2. What does each group represent at the parade at the bar in Homestead?

3. What is the President's name?

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

5. What was the President's profession before he was elected?

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