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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Dr. Proteus show up late for work in Chapter 10?
(a) He has a hangover.
(b) Anita was nagging him.
(c) He forgets to set his alarm.
(d) He is at a meeting with Finnerty.

4. How does Alfy make money?
(a) He hustles pool at the bar.
(b) He is an engineer.
(c) He makes bets about what song is playing on the bar TV.
(d) He pickpockets rich customers at the bar.

5. How does PFC Hacketts feel about the Army?
(a) He wishes he could stay longer.
(b) He loves his position.
(c) He despises it.
(d) He likes it, but hates his living conditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In how many years will Hacketts retire?

2. Who is Rudy Hertz?

3. What does Dr. Proteus promise to do for the man in Homestead whose son failed his exams?

4. What does Dr. Proteus wonder at the end of Chapter 10?

5. What kind of people join the Army and the public works department?

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