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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. After Dr. X guides his ship into the jurisdiction of Judge Fang, what does Dr. X offer to do?
(a) Join the phyle of Judge Fang.
(b) Surrender to Judge Fang.
(c) Copy books for Judge Fang.
(d) Surrender the women and children into human trading.

2. In the playroom of Nell's apartment building, what happens to the children who steal Nell's book?
(a) They are carried off by mites.
(b) They become invisible.
(c) They are sprayed with blue ink.
(d) They suffer a mysterious and sudden illness.

3. 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.

4. In the Leased Territories, where do Nell and Harv sleep during their first night on the run?
(a) The woods.
(b) The seaside.
(c) The jungle.
(d) A lake shore.

5. 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 how to swim.
(c) The Primer teaches Nell not to go off with a convincing stranger.
(d) The Primer warns Nell not to trust Harv.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bud steals money from a family who are members of what?

2. Hackworth and Lord Finkle-McGraw communicate easily because they are both members of what?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the adventures and misadventures of Harv and Nell with the matter compiler in "Nell Learns to Work the Matter Compiler," with regard to making mattresses.

2. As explained in "Hackworth in the Hong of Dr. X," why does Dr. X have such an unusual name, and what is his profession?

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

4. In "From the Primer, the Arrival of a Sinister Baron," when Nell and Harv are abused by their mother's newest lover, Burt, how do both Nell and Miranda use the Primer to help Nell?

5. In "Mysterious Souvenir from Dr. X," what amazing device does Hackworth receive when he inserts a card into a matter compiler?

6. As described in "Miranda," what is a full "Jodie" and why does Miranda go through sixteen hours of torture to obtain one?

7. As explained in "Miranda Takes an Interest in an Anonymous Client," how does Nell's interaction with her Primer differ from that of other children?

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

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

10. Describe the emotional state of Hackworth in "Hackworth's Morning Ruminations".

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