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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Down: Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lila Mae think she sees in the library on some nights?
(a) James Fulton.
(b) Johnny Shush.
(c) Ben Urich.
(d) Frank Chancre.

2. What does Mr. Reed think has happened regarding the elevator crash in Down: Part One?
(a) That Lila Mae has been set up to take the blame for the elevator crash.
(b) That Lila Mae was incompetent and caused the accident.
(c) That a design flaw in the elevator caused the crash.
(d) That Lila Mae intentionally arranged the crash.

3. If made public, what effect would the Black Box plans have?
(a) It would be considered the end of Intuitionism.
(b) It would bring racial equality in the city.
(c) It would bias the public against the whole elevator industry.
(d) It would make Empiricism look bad.

4. What do the plans for the Black Box seem to be based on?
(a) A revolutionary new philosophy .
(b) Intuitionist principles.
(c) Empiricist methods.
(d) A marriage of Intuitionism and Empiricism.

5. Why is James Fulton an important figure?
(a) He is the founder of Intuitionism.
(b) He is an opponent of Intuitionism.
(c) He is Lila Mae's father.
(d) He took Lila Mae under his wing and mentored her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the attitude of Empiricists toward Intuitionism?

2. What is the name for the design challenge that elevator researchers have been working on for years?

3. What kind of student was Lila Mae?

4. What is significant about Lila Mae's status as a black woman in her occupation?

5. What happens at the Fanny Briggs Building?

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