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

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

3. How does Anita react to Dr. Proteus's initial lie about his night at the bar?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She gets angry.
(c) She seems unconcerned.
(d) She laughs because she does not believe him.

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

5. What team is Dr. Proteus captain of at the Meadows?
(a) The Green Team.
(b) The Red Team.
(c) The Yellow Team.
(d) The Blue Team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of governmental system does the Shah think Ilium is based on at first?

2. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

3. Why won't Dr. Proteus's car start?

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

5. What lie does Dr. Proteus tell to the Reeks and Wrecks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Haycox mock Paul and Dr. Pond?

2. What does Paul want to do for his and Anita's anniversary , and what does Anita want to do instead?

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

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

5. Who takes Paul's gun and why?

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

7. What does the Shah think of the social/political structure of Ilium, despite Halyard's attempts to convince him otherwise?

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

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

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

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