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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Causeway is a bridge connecting what two areas?
(a) The artificial island of Atlantis/Shanghai and the Pudong Economic Zone.
(b) The artificial island of Atlantis/Shanghai and the Leased Territories.
(c) The artificial island of Source Victoria and Atlantis/Shanghai.
(d) The artificial island of the Leased Territories and the Pudong Economic Zone.

2. In "Princess Nell in the City of King Magpie," how does a lesson from the Primer help Nell in real life?
(a) The Primer teaches Nell how to build a fire.
(b) The Primer teaches Nell not to go off with a convincing stranger.
(c) The Primer teaches Nell how to swim.
(d) The Primer warns Nell not to trust Harv.

3. In the Primer, what does Princess Nell discover in a hole in the ground?
(a) Four dolls.
(b) Twelve keys.
(c) Proof that she is royalty.
(d) Treasure.

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

5. In "Hackworth's Morning Ruminations," what happens to ensure that Hackworth cannot change his mind about carrying out his secret plan?
(a) Hackworth's daughter overhears that he intends to bring her a special surprise.
(b) Hackworth's wife overhears that he intends to bring her a special surprise.
(c) Hackworth's wife announces that there is not enough money in their bank account to pay their bills.
(d) Hackworth reads in the Times that he is being pursued by guards.

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

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

8. In Vancouver, what does Hackworth do with the map that tracks the movement of the Primer?
(a) He forwards the original copy to Judge Fang.
(b) He destroys the original copy.
(c) He forwards the original copy to Dr. X.
(d) He forwards the original copy to Lord Finkle-McGraw.

9. What is the occupation of Brad, who Nell and Harv have traveled to meet in Dovetail?
(a) Baker.
(b) Ractor.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Cooper.

10. The granddaughter of Lord Finkle-McGraw and the daughter of Hackworth attend a birthday party for whom?
(a) Gwendolyn.
(b) Princess Charlotte.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Elizabeth.

11. In the Primer, how are Princess Nell and Harv brought to their adoptive parents?
(a) By mermaids who found them floating at sea.
(b) By a sea monster who carried them to shore.
(c) By a raven who flew them across the sea.
(d) By several animal friends who found them in the forest.

12. What are passives?
(a) Sedated activists.
(b) Old movies.
(c) High-tech movies.
(d) Harmless mites.

13. 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 felt he was too slow, holding his friends back, so he drank some poison.
(b) Dinosaur was so big, his friends were unable to hide from their enemies, so he ran away.
(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.

14. What is another name for the office of Dr. X?
(a) Atlantis/Shanghai.
(b) Source Victoria.
(c) Bespoke.
(d) Flea Circus.

15. What do the guards do to incapacitate Bud, after his assault and robbery, until the constable arrives?
(a) Wound him with their spray guns.
(b) Detain him with brute force.
(c) Shrink-wrap him with their special guns.
(d) Handcuff him using nanotechnology.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Primer, how does Miranda intervene in the story when she learns that Nell is in danger from her mother's new partner?

2. Atlantis/Shanghai is protected by a grid of what?

3. What false information is given to Hackworth to lure him to the Flea Circus?

4. In what way is Miranda surprised regarding her role in the Princess Nell ractive?

5. After Nell and Harv escape to the Leased Territories, why can't they meet up with Harv's friends?

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