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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a beautiful, rare commodity for Alsing?
(a) Propositional calculus.
(b) Quantum physics.
(c) Boolean algebra.
(d) Automated reasoning.

2. What can you type instead of North?
(a) N.
(b) Up.
(c) W.
(d) No.

3. What does Jon Blau feel from inside of him?
(a) Pressure.
(b) Joy.
(c) Emptiness.
(d) Excitement.

4. How many bits does the NOVA deal with at one time?
(a) 16.
(b) 64.
(c) 8.
(d) 32.

5. What does West think is the next big thing in chips?
(a) GAL.
(b) PASCAL.
(c) HAL.
(d) PAL.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will West do if the kids don't stop laughing?

2. 'There's no such thing as a...'

3. What is the general idea of MULTICS?

4. What do computers manipulate directly?

5. Where does West's father work?

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