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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. What are Thetes?

2. What is the function of Source Victoria?

3. What is the primary technology in use in "The Diamond Age"?

4. What name does Hackworth give to the item he generates in Vancouver using a card and a matter compiler?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the various methods of sharing data as portrayed in the novel. Include discussions of the Feed, the Seed, the Drummer ritual, and the Primers.

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