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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Liquidation of Anachronisms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Feverstone reveal as the main mission of the N.I.C.E.?
(a) To remake the human race.
(b) To overthrow the government and replace it with new and fresh ideas.
(c) To tear down the college.
(d) To make a safe haven for an upcoming war.

2. What is Mark's first impression of Miss Hardcastle?
(a) She is cold and austere.
(b) She is warm and welcoming.
(c) She is fearsome and powerful.
(d) She is incredibly attractive.

3. Who does Professor Filostrato warn Mark to not make an enemy of?
(a) Lord Feverstone.
(b) The Fairy.
(c) Mr. Ransom.
(d) Mr. Steele.

4. Why is Mr. Dimble suspicious of N.I.C.E. buying the wood?
(a) It is not really fit to build on.
(b) They are paying much more than the wood is worth.
(c) They are kicking him out of his house.
(d) He has had a dream about the leader of the N.I.C.E.

5. What is Mark's main concern at the beginning of the book?
(a) Finding a way to combine science and ethics.
(b) The N.I.C.E.
(c) His wife's discontent.
(d) His fellowship at Bracton College.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark distances himself from Belbury?

2. 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?

3. Why has Jane not had children yet?

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

5. What is Cosser's duty in the countryside?

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