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

2. How much does a lifetime membership in the N.I.C.E. cost?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 150 dollars.
(d) It is free with a life pledge of loyalty.

3. What does Jane say that gets her admitted into St. Anne's?
(a) She says she is desperate for help.
(b) She pledges a pact of secrecy.
(c) She said she was sent by Dr. Dimble.
(d) She offers money.

4. What happened to Mr. Hingest the night after he announced his decision to leave the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He got lost in the woods and fell down a well.
(b) He was beaten to death.
(c) He was in a terrible car crash.
(d) He was hit by lightning.

5. Who controls most of the newspapers?
(a) Bracston College.
(b) St. Anne's.
(c) The Fairy.
(d) The N.I.C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Lord Feverstone raise during the dinner party?

2. What is the draw for Bracton to sell Bragdon Wood to N.I.C.E.?

3. Why is Mr. Steele so hostile towards Mark when they are first introduced to each other at Belbury?

4. Who spends the night with Jane after her trip to St. Anne's?

5. How does Cosser differ from Mark in his opinion of the countryside?

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