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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 "Nell and Harv's General Living Situation," Harv warns Nell that there are bad people where?

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

3. Judge Fang's prisoner, PhyrePhox, is accused of belonging to which criminal gang?

4. What are Thetes?

5. In the Primer, how does Miranda intervene in the story when she learns that Nell is in danger from her mother's new partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Bud Is Prosecuted," how does the trial and sentencing of Bud illuminate the Confucian system of justice that Judge Fang follows?

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

5. In "Hackworth Presents the Primer to Lord Finkle-McGraw," why is Lord Finkle-McGraw unable to make the book function?

6. In "Hackworth Receives an Unexpected Visit from Inspector Chang," how does Chang exhibit Confucian ideals in his dealings with Hackworth?

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

8. 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?

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

10. When Judge Fang and his associates visit the Leased Territories in "Judge Fang Visits His District," what do they learn about the two groups of mites that are patrolling the area?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the impact that the three interactive Primers had on Nell, Elizabeth, and Fiona. How did the Primers affect their important life-decisions?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the fabric Harv found by the sea and brought home to examine with Nell. How is the woven fabric a metaphor for the Confucian lifestyle? How is the low-quality plastic fabric created by matter compilers representative of the Thete lifestyle? Discuss the irony of the Victorians' preference for handmade woven fabric over that created by matter compilers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe principles of Confucian justice as exhibited by Judge Fang and Chang in the courtroom and in their interactions with citizens.

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