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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32 - 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the cat that Dr. Proteus brings to Ilium Works?
(a) It runs and hides somewhere in the Works.
(b) Dr. Proteus gives it to Dr. Calhoun.
(c) It catches seventeen mice.
(d) It is electrocuted.

2. Why is the writer' s wife prostituting herself?
(a) Her husband asked her to do it.
(b) To make enough money to survive.
(c) She was fired.
(d) She makes more money than she did at her former job.

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

4. What is true about the Reeks and Wrecks?
(a) There are more of them than there are jobs for them to do.
(b) They are being forced into slavery.
(c) They are part of a very prestigious organization.
(d) They are extremely well-paid.

5. What does Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 to make Anita angry?
(a) That she has no class because of her humble background.
(b) That she does not deserve all that she has.
(c) That she is unintelligent and rude.
(d) That he could design a machine that is a better wife than she is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the President's name?

2. Why do the police want to question Dr. Proteus at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. What cities (besides Ilium) fall to the rebellion at the end of Chapter 33?

4. Why does Dr. Proteus bring the cat to Ilium?

5. What does Kroner invite Dr. Proteus and Anita to do in Chapter 10?

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