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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. In the Primer, what does the raven say Nell must do in order to rescue Harv from the castle?
(a) Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.
(b) Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.
(c) Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.
(d) Collect ten keys in the hands of ten kings and queens.

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

3. What advice does Carl Hollywood give to Miranda after she expresses concern about her role in Nell's Primer?
(a) He says Miranda should stop worrying about Nell.
(b) He says that if Nell is still alive, she will need Miranda.
(c) He says Miranda should try to find the real-life Nell.
(d) He says Miranda should find a new ractor to take over her role in the Primer.

4. What is the function of Source Victoria?
(a) Artificial intelligence.
(b) Maintaining Victorian values.
(c) Filtering dirty sea water and polluted air.
(d) Computer networking.

5. In the Primer, what is the occupation of Princess Nell's adoptive father?
(a) Guard.
(b) King.
(c) Fisherman.
(d) Ractor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Judge Fang notice about the hat that was recovered from a recent robbery?

2. In the Primer, what does Princess Nell discover in a hole in the ground?

3. In "Harv Brings Nell a Present," what happens when Tequila's boyfriend throws the Primer at Nell?

4. In the Primer, what does Dinosaur tell the children to do after the Baron falls asleep drunk?

5. Who is the four-year-old daughter of Hackworth?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Nell and Harv's General Living Situation," why does Harv warn Nell about bad people, and what does he compare them to?

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

3. When Bud visits the Peacock Bank in "Financial Complications of Bud's Lifestyle," what does he learn about credit and how defaults are handled?

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

5. 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?

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

7. 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?

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

9. In "The Torture Chamber of Judge Fang," what is unusual about the torture and the prisoner's response to that torture?

10. Compare Judge Fang's treatment of the young boy on trial in "A Young Hooligan before the Court of Judge Fang" with his treatment of Bud earlier in the novel.

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