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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. 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) Testify against Finnerty and Lasher.
(b) Reprimand Shepherd.
(c) Keep a secret for Kroner.
(d) Divorce Anita.

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

3. At the Meadows, what does Katherine say that Bud will probably have to do?
(a) Join the Reeks and Wrecks.
(b) Join the Army.
(c) Become a janitor.
(d) Work at the bar.

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

5. Why is Finnerty somewhat depressed?
(a) He does not see Dr. Proteus as much as he would like.
(b) He thinks he is ugly.
(c) He does not have a lot of money.
(d) He has never fell like he fit in anywhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the previous owner of the farm that Dr. Proteus wants to buy?

2. Who is Luke Lubbock?

3. How does Finnerty get into Dr. Proteus's office at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. Who said this quote? "Does that make you happy, that this has been going on for thirteen years?"

5. What is Shepherd doing when Dr. Proteus gets to work in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alfy do to make money?

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

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

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

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

6. Who takes Paul's gun and why?

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 happens to Checker Charley during its match with Paul?

9. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her about his experience in Homestead?

10. What is Shepherd doing when Paul shows up late for work, and how does Paul react?

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