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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through La Machine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Data General handle money?
(a) Ostentatiously.
(b) Freely.
(c) Thriftily.
(d) Obscenely.

2. What momentous news arrives on an evening in early 1979?
(a) North Carolina is going to miss its deadline.
(b) North Carolina is being closed down due to security issues.
(c) North Carolina has lost a key member of its staff.
(d) North Carolina's team is merging with West's team.

3. What is Tom's solution to their manpower shortage?
(a) Lure experienced engineers away from established companies.
(b) Cut corners on R&D.
(c) Hire kids.
(d) Work overtime.

4. What was project Victor?
(a) A canard.
(b) All of the below.
(c) Something to do.
(d) The Mature Eclipse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general idea of MULTICS?

2. How much video does West record?

3. What is the term for getting inside a machine, learning about it, and reproducing it?

4. What does West think is the next big thing in chips?

5. How old is Alsing when the Eagle project begins?

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