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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. How does the Raft navigate?
(a) It doesn't; it's anchored in one place.
(b) It uses a sail and a pole boy.
(c) It uses sophisticated engines.
(d) It doesn't; it floats around using ocean currents.

2. Who is a notable refugee at TROKK?
(a) Y.T.'s mom
(b) Hiro
(c) Jason
(d) Raven

3. To what does Y.T. compare the Snow Crash?
(a) A steroid
(b) A cult
(c) A computer virus
(d) A plague

4. What happens after Y.T. picks up the briefcase?
(a) She loses it.
(b) Jason gets her to latch on, and takes her to a place where the case is scanned.
(c) She steals it and runs.
(d) It blows up.

5. What is Hiro offered before going into the Black Sun?
(a) Bottle of whiskey.
(b) Extra credits.
(c) Tickets to a concert.
(d) A hit of the drug called Snow Crash

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Squeaky reveal about Raven?

2. For whom does Y.T. work?

3. What is Y.T.'s destination?

4. Where did the armless avatar go?

5. What vehicle does Y.T. take?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Deliverator so disturbed by the idea that the pizza he delivers might be late?

2. How does the Raft navigate?

3. There are two new additions in Hiro's office within the Metaverse. What are they and what are their functions?

4. What is revealed in Y.T.'s relationship to her mom?

5. In Chapter 38 we see what we would consider violations to our right to privacy. What does Y.T.'s mother put up with working for the Feds?

6. What are Avatars?

7. When Y.T. enters Fedland, what else can we note about the present government?

8. What is a Nam-Shub?

9. What are Metacops?

10. Uncle Enzo takes a real liking to Y.T. in Chapter 21. Why?

(see the answer keys)

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