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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Bud get as a bonus from the company?
(a) One thousand dollars.
(b) One hundred thousand dollars.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

2. What does Dr. Proteus wonder at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Whether he can get a promotion.
(b) Whether he has enough money to quit his job.
(c) Whether he should fire Shepherd.
(d) Whether he has the courage to leave Anita.

3. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?
(a) A bad gasket.
(b) A broken fuel pump.
(c) A cut brake line.
(d) A faulty cooling fan.

4. Why does Dr. Proteus drive into Homestead?
(a) To buy jewelry for his wife.
(b) To buy whiskey.
(c) To find workers for the factory.
(d) To get his car fixed.

5. After Dr. Proteus kicks Shepherd out of his office, what does he tell Katherine to do if Shepherd returns?
(a) Shoot Shepherd.
(b) Hit Shepherd.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Have Shepherd fired.

6. Where is EPICAC located?
(a) Carlsbad Caverns.
(b) Cornelius Caves.
(c) The city center.
(d) Ilium Works.

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

8. When Halyard describes the concept of a citizen, how does the Shah translate the word "citizen" in his native language?
(a) Slave.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Worker.
(d) King.

9. What is Finnerty's family background?
(a) His mother and father are inventors.
(b) His family is very wealthy.
(c) His father is a powerful governement official.
(d) His family has low IQ scores and they are poor.

10. Who is the previous owner of the farm that Dr. Proteus wants to buy?
(a) Glennfield.
(b) Green.
(c) Greenwich.
(d) Gottwald.

11. What kind of display does the Shah see at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) A commemorative speech.
(b) A parade.
(c) A play.
(d) A fashion show.

12. What does Kroner say at the end of Chapter 12 that Dr. Proteus has to do in order to get the job in Pittsburgh?
(a) Divorce Anita.
(b) Reprimand Shepherd.
(c) Testify against Finnerty and Lasher.
(d) Keep a secret for Kroner.

13. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr?
(a) A tour guide.
(b) A translator.
(c) A powerful religious leader.
(d) A construction worker.

14. What does Lasher say is his profession?
(a) Minister.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Veterinarian.

15. Why won't Dr. Proteus's car start?
(a) He has a bad transmission.
(b) Finnerty used all the gas.
(c) Anita blew out the engine.
(d) The starter is broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fred Berringer get his job at Ilium?

2. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?

3. Who does the Shah request a visit with at the beginning of Chapter 17?

4. What does Anita want to do with Dr. Proteus instead of celebrate their anniversary?

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

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