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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Primer, after Princess Nell outwits King Coyote, what does the King do?
(a) He reveals that he is Hackworth, and says Nell must follow the Primer's instructions to meet an important person.
(b) He reveals that he is Hackworth, and says Nell must follow the Primer's instructions to become more powerful.
(c) He reveals that he is Dr. X, and says Nell must follow the Primer's instructions to become more powerful.
(d) He reveals that he is Hackworth, and Nell must follow the Primer's instructions to meet Dr. X.

2. At what school does Lord Finkle-McGraw arrange for Nell to study?
(a) Miss Matheson's Academy of the Three Spirits.
(b) Miss McGraw's Academy of the Four Spirits.
(c) Miss McGraw's Academy of the Four Graces.
(d) Miss Matheson's Academy of the Three Graces.

3. At the end of the novel, how does Nell rescue Miranda from the Drummers?
(a) Nell bites Miranda's lips so that their blood mixes, just before Miranda is sacrificed.
(b) Nell offers herself up for sacrifice in Miranda's place.
(c) Nell uses the Primer to destroy the Drummers.
(d) Nell bites the Drummers near Miranda, mingling her blood with theirs and releasing them from their trances.

4. For what purpose does Constable Moore use mediatrons?
(a) To play interactive games.
(b) To stay abreast of current events.
(c) To relive his past as a warrior.
(d) To recreate his past with new outcomes.

5. When Nell leaves the Academy, into what area does she travel?
(a) Atlantis/Shanghai.
(b) Bespoke.
(c) The Pudong Economic Zone.
(d) The Leased Territories.

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

7. What are the three important principles taught in the Academy?
(a) Boom, brilliance, and joy.
(b) Obedience, boom, and joy.
(c) Boom, joy, and free thought.
(d) Obedience, brilliance, and joy.

8. After Hackworth awakens from his dreams and crawls through the tunnels, what does he find?
(a) A woman.
(b) Gwendolyn.
(c) His horse, Eggshell.
(d) His horse, Kidnapper.

9. When Hackworth leaves his ex-wife and daughter, what does his daughter do?
(a) She tells Gwendolyn that she and Hackworth should remarry.
(b) She communicates her feelings for Hackworth through her Primer.
(c) She runs to her room and cries.
(d) She jumps on his mechanical horse and leaves with him.

10. Madame Ping, who hires Nell in her first job, runs what sort of establishment?
(a) A theatre.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A bakery.

11. Before Nell leaves Constable Moore and Dovetail, who does he advise her to be on the lookout for?
(a) The Fist of Righteous Harmony.
(b) Hackworth.
(c) The Victorians.
(d) Doctor X.

12. In the Primer, which magical friend disappears after leaving the castle of King Magpie?
(a) Duck.
(b) Purple.
(c) Raven.
(d) Peter Rabbit.

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

14. In the Primer, by the time Princess Nell reaches the land of King Coyote, what happened to her two remaining magical friends?
(a) One flew away with another of his kind and the other fled into the woods after a failed mission.
(b) Both flew away with others of their kind.
(c) One fled into the woods after a failed mission and the other was killed in battle.
(d) One flew away with another of his kind and the other was killed in battle.

15. How old are the three girls with original Primers when they play together outside the manor of Elizabeth's grandfather?
(a) Eight.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Cathay Hotel, what does Beck invite Miranda to do?

2. How many floating orphanages are under the control of Dr. X?

3. The adults conclude what, after watching the three girls play outside the manor of Elizabeth's grandfather?

4. What does Hackworth realize after watching a theatrical performance on a barge?

5. At the Cathay Hotel, what do Carl Hollywood's friends propose to Miranda?

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