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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 210-230; Part 3, pages 231-246.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrew Martin say the proof of the Riemann Hypothesis does for humanity?
(a) Show people their humble origins.
(b) Bring riches to people who understand it.
(c) Provide more power.
(d) Bring humanity closer to divinity.

2. Why does the narrator want to replace the purple sofa?
(a) The texture reminds of him of Daniel Russell’s skin.
(b) The cushions are too soft.
(c) The fabric smells funny.
(d) The purple color is painful to him.

3. What trait does the narrator say makes up for the humans’ lack of physical attractiveness?
(a) Their rationality.
(b) Their compassion.
(c) Their gullibility.
(d) Their intelligence.

4. What is Newton’s reaction to the narrator’s presence?
(a) He bites him.
(b) He growls in his sleep.
(c) He does not notice him.
(d) He wags his tail and licks him.

5. Why does the replacement say humans need to be limited in their technology?
(a) If they see the splendor of mathematics, they will lose their minds.
(b) If they understand the power of mathematics, they will use it to enrich themselves.
(c) If they ever get off the planet, they will not be friendly.
(d) If they learn how to communicate, they will sow divisions in Vonnadorian society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator offer the hosts as a justification for not killing Isobel and Gulliver?

2. How does Gulliver answer when the narrator asks what he was doing at the train tracks?

3. What does the narrator say is the color of home?

4. What do the hosts say the narrator should not interfere with?

5. What does the narrator say must be a chief cause of sexual relationships on earth?

(see the answer key)

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