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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conquered City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the fellows at Bracton College think they hear outside during their meeting the night after they sold Bragdon Wood?
(a) A lion roaring.
(b) A great storm raging.
(c) A car crash.
(d) Machine gun fire.

2. Who does the N.I.C.E. appoint as their new emergency governor?
(a) Lord Feverstone.
(b) Mr. Wither.
(c) Mark.
(d) The Head.

3. What does Mark admire about Jane the morning after she was so frightened and he ignored her to get some sleep after his dinner party?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her spirit.
(d) Her mind.

4. What happened to the prisoner Alcasan?
(a) He was tortured and killed.
(b) He tried to defy the N.I.C.E. and is now undergoing brainwashing experiments.
(c) He never really existed; he was just a propaganda story.
(d) He became the Head.

5. How does Professor Filostrato view the natural trees of the forest?
(a) They are weeds.
(b) They carry many harmful parasites.
(c) They are strong and healthy.
(d) They are beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the room that was added on to the Belbury estate that now houses the N.I.C.E. headquarters?

2. What is the name of the murdered man who Feverstone says was the only man who could help with the interplanetary problems?

3. What is Mark's reaction when Reverend Straik mentions Jesus?

4. Why is Mrs. Dimble at Jane's house while Mark is away?

5. Who offers to help Mark leave the N.I.C.E.?

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