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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 happens when Mark distances himself from Belbury?
(a) He feels the need to spread the news of the goodness of the N.I.C.E.
(b) He longs to return to Belbury.
(c) He begins thinking clearly again.
(d) He is plagued with strange visions.

2. What is Jane doing when Mark comes home from his late meeting?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Crying.

3. Why can Mrs. Maggs no longer work for Jane?
(a) She has quit due to her poor treatment by Jane.
(b) Her house is also in Bragdon Wood and is being torn down.
(c) She is now working for the N.I.C.E.
(d) She is now working for St. Anne's.

4. What does N.I.C.E. stand for?
(a) National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments.
(b) National Insurance Company for Ethics.
(c) Neutral Institute of Coincidental Experiments.
(d) Natural Instincts Considered Essential.

5. What is the room that was added on to the Belbury estate that now houses the N.I.C.E. headquarters?
(a) The official headquarters.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A blood transfusion office.
(d) A library for file storage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have the Studdocks been married?

2. What mythical character does Mr. Dimble refer to while speaking with Jane about Bragdon Wood?

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

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

5. What is Mark's main concern at the beginning of the book?

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