This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hackworth Compiles the Young Lady's Illustrated Primer | Nell and Harv 's General Living Situation | Hackworth Crosses the Causeway Into Shanghai.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nell do with the matter compiler after her brother leaves the house?
(a) Nell generates enough mattresses to fill the room.
(b) Nell destroys the gift her brother made.
(c) Nell generates a month's worth of food.
(d) Nell breaks the matter compiler.

2. "The Diamond Age" is set in what era?
(a) The late twenty-first century.
(b) The early twenty-second century.
(c) The early twenty-first century.
(d) The late twenty-second century.

3. In what way is the bridge an example of die-hard habits on the part of architects?
(a) The bridge is decorative only, not functional, to provide a sense of history.
(b) The bridge is arched to allow boats to pass beneath, even though there is no longer any boat traffic in the area.
(c) The bridge has a drawbridge to allow boats to pass beneath, even though there is no longer any boat traffic in the area.
(d) The bridge is based on Medieval design.

4. What does Harv decide to produce for his sister, Nell, on the matter compiler?
(a) A new mattress.
(b) A book.
(c) A recycler.
(d) Lunch.

5. How does the banker explain to Bud the penalties for missing payments on a line of credit?
(a) He explains that Bud's skull gun would be removed.
(b) He points to a group of prisoners assembling jewelry.
(c) He indicates a group of prisoners digging ditches.
(d) He says Bud's credit card would self-destruct.