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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary goal of CryptNet as explained by Hackworth to Fiona?
(a) Cryptnet wants a free flow of data, known as the Seed, to supplant the matter compilers upon which society currently relies.
(b) Cryptnet wants a free flow of data, known as the Seed, to supplant the Feed upon which society currently relies.
(c) Cryptnet wants a new strain of mites to supplant the matter compilers upon which society currently relies.
(d) Cryptnet wants a free flow of data, known as the Feed, to supplant the Seed upon which society currently relies.

2. During the party for Carl Hollywood's return from abroad, what does he say to Miranda?
(a) Her motherly feelings for Nell don't matter as long as the job pays the bills.
(b) Her sisterly feelings for Nell don't matter as long as the job pays the bills.
(c) Her discomfort with the full Jodie implant doesn't matter as long as the job pays the bills.
(d) Her discomfort with the full Jodie implant doesn't matter as long as she enjoys being a ractor.

3. When Carl Hollywood meets with Lord Finkle-McGraw, what does Lord Finkle-McGraw say regarding Elizabeth?
(a) Elizabeth has left Cryptnet in order to join the Drummers.
(b) Elizabeth has left the Victorians in order to join CryptNet.
(c) Elizabeth has left the Drummers in order to join CryptNet.
(d) Elizabeth has left the Victorians in order to join the Drummers.

4. When Carl Hollywood returns to Shanghai for the first time in years, how is he dressed?
(a) As a chef.
(b) As a security guard.
(c) In fine Victorian attire.
(d) As a cowboy.

5. In the Primer, what do Princess Nell and her friends do in the castle of King Magpie?
(a) Steal the first key.
(b) Rescue Harv.
(c) Find a new friend.
(d) Learn martial arts.

6. What is the name of Rita's horse?
(a) Gwendolyn.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Eggshell.
(d) Kidnapper.

7. What color hair does Brad's female friend have?
(a) Red.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

8. Dr. X tells Hackworth that his years with the Drummers served what purpose?
(a) To keep Hackworth from disabling the Primer.
(b) To prevent Judge Fang from executing Hackworth for his crimes.
(c) To distract Lord Finkle-McGraw from Dr. X's other activities.
(d) To integrate Hackworth's technical knowledge with the rest of the Drummers.

9. In what way, other than academically, does Nell's time at the Academy expand her personality?
(a) Opportunities to interact with real people.
(b) Time spent using mediatrons.
(c) Opportunities to read books besides the Primer.
(d) Virtual visits to other cities.

10. From Seattle, to what city do Hackworth and Fiona travel?
(a) Shanghai.
(b) Atlantis/Shanghai.
(c) Vancouver.
(d) London.

11. When Hackworth goes to Seattle to see his ex-wife, how do the two communicate?
(a) Via text messages.
(b) Affectionately, as if they had never been apart.
(c) Indirectly, through their daughter Fiona.
(d) In a formal, Victorian manner.

12. What does Gwendolyn reveal to Hackworth regarding their divorce contract?
(a) The contract grants Hackworth full custody of his daughter.
(b) The contract is only valid if Hackworth agrees to sign it.
(c) The contract allows shared custody of Fiona.
(d) The contract prohibits any relationship between Hackworth and his daughter.

13. After watching the performance of the theater company on the barge, what does Fiona decide to do?
(a) Return home to her mother.
(b) Help her father to seek the Alchemist.
(c) Join the theater company.
(d) Join the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

14. What is the reason for Miss Stricken's highly repetitive and useless tasks at the Academy?
(a) To teach patience and obedience.
(b) To allow the other teachers some time away from the classroom.
(c) To teach good penmanship.
(d) She takes joy from punishing the students.

15. After Princess Nell outwits King Coyote, what does the Primer predict for Nell's future?
(a) She will lead an army of women who are about her age.
(b) She will rule all of Shanghai.
(c) She is destined to become a princess.
(d) She will become the lead engineer at Bespoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. On her deathbed, what does Mrs. Matheson say to Nell?

2. What theatrical company is performing on the barge that Hackworth and Fiona board?

3. How do the Primers that are given to the many Han girls differ from Nell's Primer?

4. Why do the men drink ashes at the conclusion of the Drummer ritual?

5. On what day of the week does Miss Stricken require girls to copy pages of historical documents?

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