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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. Who is Shepherd?
(a) Dr. Proteus's cousin.
(b) Dr. Proteus's friend who works in Washington.
(c) Dr. Proteus's friend who works below him in the Works.
(d) Dr. Proteus's friend from college.

2. Why does Anita pretend to like Finnerty?
(a) He has an important position at the company.
(b) He flirts with her.
(c) She is trying to be nice because he is Dr. Proteus's friend.
(d) He bought her a present.

3. What does Lasher first claim happens to his son when Dr. Proteus sees him in Chapter 9?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He was killed in combat.
(c) He hanged himself.
(d) He eloped with his girlfriend.

4. Who are Kroner and Baer?
(a) Engineers who work below Dr. Proteus at Ilium Works.
(b) Important officials at Ilium Works.
(c) Regulars at the local bar.
(d) Friends of Anita's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hagstrom's wife cry after the Shah leaves?

2. Why doesn't Anita like Finnerty?

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

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

5. What is Dr. Calhoun's relationship to Katherine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Checker Charley during its match with Paul?

3. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

4. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

5. How does Finnerty usually look and dress, and why is this surprising?

6. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?

7. What is EPICAC, and what does the Shah say about it?

8. What does Anita want Paul to do to Shepherd, and why doesn't he do it?

9. Why is Anita horrified at the idea of the living on the farm?

10. What does Paul want to do most at the end of Chapter 10?

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