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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 Finnerty quit his job?
(a) His boss asks him to resign.
(b) He cannot stand the system anymore.
(c) He is refused a promotion.
(d) He receives a pay cut.

2. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Self-confident.
(d) Like a child.

3. 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.

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

5. How does Finnerty get into Dr. Proteus's office at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) He asks Katherine to let him in.
(b) He still has the keys.
(c) He breaks down the door.
(d) He picks the lock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?

2. What is Dr. Proteus's first name?

3. Where is EPICAC located?

4. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Dr. Proteus's father famous for doing?

3. Why does Lasher tell Paul the false story about his son?

4. Why does Paul's car stall out, and who fixes it?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Alfy do to make money?

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