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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 10, what lie does Dr. Proteus tell Anita at first about his night at the bar?
(a) That he bought the bar.
(b) That he asked Finnerty to move in permanently.
(c) That he was never at the bar.
(d) That he slept with another woman.

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

3. Who does Anita think looks like Dr. Proteus's father?
(a) Dr. Proteus.
(b) Shepherd.
(c) Kroner.
(d) Finnerty.

4. Who is Khashdrahr Miasma?
(a) A construction worker.
(b) A tour guide.
(c) A translator.
(d) A powerful religious leader.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the checkers machine catch fire?

2. Why has Shepherd been spreading rumors about Dr. Proteus?

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

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

5. After Dr. Proteus kicks Shepherd out of his office, what does he tell Katherine to do if Shepherd returns?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr, and why is he in Ilium?

2. What does Alfy do to make money?

3. What teams are Paul and Shepherd captains of at the Meadows, and what is the status of each team?

4. Why does Dr. Proteus bring the cat to Ilium Works, and what happens to it?

5. What does Dr. Proteus notice about the Reeks and Wrecks on the bridge?

6. What is Anita's greatest concern when she asks Paul about his night at the bar? What does this reveal about Anita?

7. What rumor is Shepherd spreading about Dr. Proteus, and why?

8. Who takes Paul's gun and why?

9. Why is Bud Calhoun out of a job?

10. What does Finnerty do when he is allowed to walk around the plant alone?

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