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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "More Tales from the Primer," how does Nell use the lessons taught by Dinosaur to Princess Nell to help herself in real life?
(a) Nell overpowers her brother.
(b) Nell beats her brother at a game.
(c) Nell overpowers her mother's new boyfriend.
(d) Nell overpowers a stronger child in the playroom.

2. In the Primer, in what sort of test does Dinosaur beat Dojo?
(a) Hangman.
(b) Tic-Tac-Toe.
(c) Obstacle course.
(d) Martial arts.

3. During their lunch, what option does Lord Finkle-McGraw offer to Hackworth in exchange for keeping quiet about Hackworth's illegal activities?
(a) Hackworth must agree to be a double agent for Dr. X, spying on Judge Fang.
(b) Hackworth must agree to be a double agent for Judge Fang, spying on Dr. X.
(c) Hackworth must agree to be a double agent for the Victorians, spying on Dr. X.
(d) Hackworth must agree to be a double agent for Dr. X, spying on the Victorians.

4. What modification does Judge Fang ask Hackworth to make to the Primer, against Hackworth's better judgment?
(a) Insert more Victorian teachings.
(b) Allow the Primer to be used by adults.
(c) Disable the Primer.
(d) Allow the Primer to be used by hundreds of thousands of Chinese children.

5. In the Primer, why and how does Dinosaur sacrifice his life after he, Nell, and their three magic friends escape from the castle?
(a) Dinosaur was so big, his friends were unable to hide from their enemies, so he ran away.
(b) Dinosaur felt he was too slow, holding his friends back, so he drank some poison.
(c) Dinosaur was hindering the raven's flight, so he let go of the bird's claws.
(d) His weight was sinking their boat during a storm, so he jumped out.

6. Lord Finkle-McGraw commissioned the Primer for his granddaughter for what reason?
(a) To raise her with some subversive culture.
(b) To help him communicate with her over long distances.
(c) She wanted one for her birthday.
(d) To improve her reading skills.

7. Why does Hackworth believe it took two years to track down the location of the Primer?
(a) The tracking mechanism may have been malfunctioning.
(b) The tracking mechanism may have been removed.
(c) It probably remained inside a building during that period.
(d) The person reading the Primer took precautions to keep it hidden.

8. What does the Constable at the gates of Dovetail warn Miranda to do?
(a) Avoid speaking in an elevated Victorian manner.
(b) Avoid speaking in the manner of Thetes.
(c) Keep her Primer hidden.
(d) Avoid contact with Brad.

9. In "Nell and Harv's General Living Situation," Harv warns Nell that there are bad people where?
(a) Bespoke.
(b) Atlantis/Shanghai.
(c) The Leased Territories.
(d) Source Victoria.

10. What item does Hackworth generate in Vancouver using the card given to him by Dr. X's courier?
(a) A mechanical horse that will fold into a suitcase.
(b) A mechanical horse that will fold into a chair.
(c) A mechanical horse that will fold into a computer.
(d) A mechanical donkey that will fold into a suitcase.

11. After Miranda intervenes in the Primer's story to help Nell avoid danger, where does Miranda go?
(a) The Flea Circus.
(b) Atlantis/Shanghai.
(c) A bar in the Theatre Parnasse.
(d) A teahouse on an island.

12. In the Primer, Dinosaur tells the story of being defeated by a smaller creature, Belle. What sort of creature is Belle?
(a) A young female duck.
(b) An old rabbit.
(c) A male raven.
(d) A young female monkey.

13. Why is Lord Finkle-McGraw unable to view the Primer when Hackworth gives it to him?
(a) Lord Finkle-McGraw is illiterate.
(b) Lord Finkle-McGraw speaks and reads a different dialect.
(c) The Primer is looking for a little girl to interact with.
(d) The Primer shut down because it has been illegally duplicated.

14. What is the initial relationship between Miranda and Carl Hollywood?
(a) She works for his theater company.
(b) She owns the theater company where he works.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) She and he are lovers.

15. In the Primer, when Princess Nell returns with twelve keys to rescue Harv, what happens to Harv?
(a) Harv imprisons Princess Nell.
(b) Harv is rescued.
(c) Harv is killed.
(d) Harv wounds Princess Nell with an arrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Primer, what does Dinosaur tell the children to do after the Baron falls asleep drunk?

2. What is the common name for the grid of microscopic sensors implanted in the bodies of ractors?

3. What are passives?

4. In "Princess Nell in the City of King Magpie," how does a lesson from the Primer help Nell in real life?

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

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