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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From the Primer, the Arrival of a Sinister Baron | Hackworth Departs from Shanghai | Nell and Harv at Large in the Leased Territories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Harv and his street gang make Tequila's boyfriend, Mark, disappear?
(a) Mark does not allow Harv to play interactive pirates on the mediatrons.
(b) Mark had a fight with Harv's mother.
(c) Mark is a thief.
(d) Mark is a pedophile.

2. When Chang visits Hackworth at his home, what item does he bring?
(a) A book.
(b) A note.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A mostly destroyed hat.

3. What does Hackworth say allows the Primer to be more flexible, albeit more costly?
(a) Mites.
(b) Leather binding.
(c) Nanobytes.
(d) Ractors.

4. When Hackworth visits the office of Dr. X, where does Dr. X forage for mites?
(a) Code for the Primer.
(b) Flesh from Hackworth's forehead.
(c) A matter compiler.
(d) Flesh from Hackworth's palm.

5. What does Demetrius Cotton give to Hackworth when he arrives at work?
(a) A plan for a power supply.
(b) A book.
(c) Money.
(d) A newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cloud that hangs over Atlantis/Shanghai?

2. "The Diamond Age" is set in what era?

3. For what company does Hackworth work?

4. What is another name for the office of Dr. X?

5. In "Nell Sees Something Peculiar", why is everything covered in black dust?

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