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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 the apartment number for the secret development lab?
(a) 666.
(b) 123.
(c) 42.
(d) 007.

2. What new class of computer has DG not responded to?
(a) The 8-bit pocket computer.
(b) The 32-bit supermini.
(c) The 64-bit ultralight.
(d) The 16-bit games console.

3. How old is Alsing when the Eagle project begins?
(a) 35.
(b) 42.
(c) 31.
(d) 26.

4. Who is the best person to design the Eagle?
(a) Alsing.
(b) Wallach.
(c) Holland.
(d) West.

5. How many unique addresses can a 16-bit computer handle (approximately)?
(a) 4.3 billion.
(b) 16,000.
(c) 32 million.
(d) 65,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does FHP stand for?

2. What is the general idea of MULTICS?

3. What is the first programming language that Alsing learns to use?

4. How much does it cost to manufacture a VAX?

5. What is a beautiful, rare commodity for Alsing?

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