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

2. How do the Hagstroms spend most of their time?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Cleaning the house.
(c) Looking for work.
(d) Listening to music.

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

4. What was the President's profession before he was elected?
(a) Daredevil.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Television actor.
(d) CEO of a corporation.

5. How does Dr. Proteus feel about the farm when he first sees it?
(a) He is disgusted.
(b) He loves it.
(c) He is apprehensive about buying it.
(d) He thinks he can get used to it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

3. What team is Dr. Proteus captain of at the Meadows?

4. How does PFC Hacketts feel about the Army?

5. Why is the President in Ilium in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Paul is at Kroner's for dinner, what does Kroner say Paul has to do to get the job in Pittsburgh?

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

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

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

5. Describe Dr. Proteus's experience at the bar in Homestead.

6. What does Anita do to prepare Paul for dinner at Kroner's?

7. What is the purpose of the dinner that Dr. Proteus goes to in Chapter 1, and what does he have to do there?

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

9. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

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

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