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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Fred Garth?
(a) Dr. Proteus's brother.
(b) Dr. Proteus's partner in a design project.
(c) Dr. Proteus's boss.
(d) Dr. Proteus's competition for the Pittsburgh job.

2. How does Dr. Proteus feel about the farm when he first sees it?
(a) He thinks he can get used to it.
(b) He is apprehensive about buying it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He is disgusted.

3. What is Shepherd doing when Dr. Proteus gets to work in Chapter 10?
(a) Taking over his job.
(b) Stealing his possessions .
(c) Moving his things into Dr. Proteus's office.
(d) Making a mess in his office.

4. What is EPICAC?
(a) A government investigation group.
(b) The robot that delivers the mail.
(c) The surveillance system at the plant.
(d) The computer that controls the economy.

5. Why does Bud get fired?
(a) He is spending too much time around Katherine.
(b) He designs a machine that replaces his position.
(c) He shows up late for work.
(d) He disagrees with his superiors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does PFC Hacketts feel about the Army?

2. How do the Hagstroms spend most of their time?

3. In the sergeant's story, how does his unit defeat the enemy?

4. How does Dr. Proteus think that Anita will feel about moving to a farm?

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

(see the answer key)

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