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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the public works department called as mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) The Primary Inspection Corps.
(b) Government Environmental Works Department.
(c) The Federal Department of Public Works.
(d) The Reconstruction and Reclamation Corps.

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

4. What kind of car does Paul buy when he is promoted?
(a) An expensive black Cadillac.
(b) An old, shabby Plymouth.
(c) A beat-up Dodge pickup truck.
(d) A brand new Mercedes.

5. What does Dr. Proteus discover is missing from his car?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His keys.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His gun.

6. What does Rudy unintentionally do that embarrasses Dr. Proteus?
(a) Plays a song on the player piano in his honor.
(b) Buys him a drink.
(c) Invites Dr. Proteus to his house for dinner.
(d) Recites a poem about him.

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

8. What kind of governmental system does the Shah think Ilium is based on at first?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Feudalism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Communism.

9. What team is Shepherd captain of at the Meadows?
(a) The Blue Team.
(b) The Yellow Team.
(c) The Green Team.
(d) The Red Team.

10. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?
(a) He seems to get promoted faster than other people.
(b) He shows up late all the time.
(c) He has a rebellious attitude.
(d) He will not go to lunch with them.

11. Why doesn't Anita like Finnerty?
(a) They used to date, and it ended badly.
(b) She thinks he is dirty and has a bad attitude.
(c) He does not have much money.
(d) They used to be friends, but had an argument.

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

13. What team is Dr. Proteus captain of at the Meadows?
(a) The Green Team.
(b) The Red Team.
(c) The Yellow Team.
(d) The Blue Team.

14. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?
(a) Self-confident.
(b) Like a child.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Humorous.

15. Why does Hagstrom's wife cry after the Shah leaves?
(a) She thinks she is ugly.
(b) She thinks the Shah did not like her house.
(c) She feels like she has no purpose.
(d) She was embarrassed by her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anita pretend to like Finnerty?

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

3. At the Meadows, what does Katherine say that Bud will probably have to do?

4. Who is Luke Lubbock?

5. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?

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