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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Leased Territories, where do Nell and Harv sleep during their first night on the run?

2. What does Nell do with the matter compiler after her brother leaves the house?

3. Why do Harv and his street gang make Tequila's boyfriend, Mark, disappear?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Particulars of Nell's Domestic Situation," what happens when Harv brings home a scrap of woven fabric he found by the sea?

2. When Bud visits a mod parlor, what upgrade does he choose and what sort of technology is involved?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary lesson taught to Princess Nell (and real-life Nell) by each of the four magical friends: Dinosaur, Peter Rabbit, Duck, and Purple?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the end of the novel when Carl Hollywood, Miranda, Nell, and Nell's army come together in the Drummers' hideout. Does the conclusion flow well from the chain of events and foreshadowing throughout the novel? Is the conclusion satisfying, when the ultimate result of the revolution is left unspoken? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the protagonist in "The Diamond Age"? Who is the antagonist? Is there more than one protagonist or antagonist? What are the qualities that sets each of them apart and suits them for their roles?

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