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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Midnight Programmer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Tom West's great abilities?
(a) Deception.
(b) Marketing.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Problem solving.

2. How much does it cost to manufacture a VAX?
(a) $500.
(b) $22,500.
(c) $435,300.
(d) More than $100,000.

3. What type of shoes does Tom West wear?
(a) Dress shoes.
(b) Moccasins.
(c) Loafers.
(d) Sneakers.

4. What is in the display case in the lobby?
(a) The first computer affordable by the average family.
(b) The first computer with a functioning monitor.
(c) The first computer Data General ever sold.
(d) The first computer ever made.

5. How many assembly language instructions does the Eclipse contain?
(a) 101.
(b) 420.
(c) 390.
(d) 195.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the supermini computer that West's team creates?

2. What did the help-wanted ad that Rosemarie saw say?

3. How many unique addresses can a 16-bit computer handle (approximately)?

4. What piece of equipment was Tom asked to finish before being considered for the leader of the Eclipse group?

5. What single invention revolutionized the computer industry?

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