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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 replaced James Fulton as head of the Institute?
(a) Orville Lever.
(b) Frank Chancre.
(c) Mr. Reed.
(d) Fanny Briggs.

2. How many people of color had been trained as elevator inspectors when Lila Mae was studying to become one?
(a) 23.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

3. What is the name for the design challenge that elevator researchers have been working on for years?
(a) The Next Generation.
(b) The New Cities.
(c) The Second Elevation.
(d) The Black Box.

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

5. What kind of student was Lila Mae?
(a) Quiet and dedicated.
(b) Outspoken and political.
(c) Top of her class.
(d) Lazy and under-performing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the Fanny Briggs Building?

2. How does Lila Mae feel about her fellow elevator inspectors?

3. With whom do Frank Chancre, John Corrigan and Jim Murphy also have connections?

4. What does Lila Mae read on the elevator at 125 Walker?

5. What is Frank Chancre's position?

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