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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Out of concern for Nell's safety (because two groups want her Primer), what does Judge Fang do?
(a) He moves Nell and her family to a new apartment building.
(b) He places security guards around her apartment building.
(c) He orders surveillance cameras for her apartment building.
(d) He confiscates the Primer from Nell.

4. Why does Bud visit a mod parlor?
(a) To obtain a robot arm.
(b) To upgrade his skull gun to a state-of-the-art spray gun.
(c) To get a tattoo.
(d) To purchase retro clothing.

5. What does Judge Fang notice about the hat that was recovered from a recent robbery?
(a) The name "Harv" is printed inside.
(b) The name "Bud" is printed inside.
(c) The hat is not visible in the video of the robbery.
(d) The name "Hackworth" is printed inside.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the torture chanber, PhyrePhox admits that his organization's ship carries what cargo?

2. After their dinner cruise, what does Judge Fang agree to do to help Dr. X?

3. When she is first hired as a ractor, what commission rate must Miranda pay to Fred Epidermis?

4. In the Primer, what is the occupation of Princess Nell's adoptive father?

5. Where do Peacock Bank customers keep their credit cards?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events," what selfless act does Dinosaur perform and why?

2. At the gates of Dovetail in "A Morning Stroll Through the Leased Territories," what special skill from the Primer does Nell use to gain the trust and respect of Constable Moore, who guards the town?

3. In "More Tales from the Primer," what is the significance of the story of Belle, Dojo, and Dinosaur?

4. In "Judge Fang Pays a Visit to the Celestial Kingdom," why is the conversation between Judge Fang and Dr. X vague and inconcrete?

5. In "Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events," what advice does Carl Hollywood give to Miranda?

6. Describe the birthday party of Princess Charlotte in "A Visit from Royalty," and explain how it further describes one aspect of nanotechnology.

7. In "Hackworth's Dilemma," what is Hackworth's dilemma?

8. In "Judge Fang Goes for a Dinner Cruise," how does Dr. X first confirm the loyalty of Judge Fang, then place him in a dilemma?

9. In "Hackworth Departs from Shanghai," what special reason does Hackworth have for giving a copy of the Primer to Fiona?

10. In "Nell's Further Experiences with the Primer," how does the Primer reveal its ability to empathize with Nell and adapt to her needs?

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