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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "Three Body," Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of centers does Captain Shi Qiang describe all around the world and working together in Chapter 10, "Da Shi"?
(a) Battle Command Centers.
(b) Astral Command Centers.
(c) Research Command Centers.
(d) Government Command Centers.

2. In Chapter 1, "The Madness Years" the translator notes some of the most famous intellectuals who committed suicide during the Cultural Revolution. Among these is Lao She. What was She's profession?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Painter.
(c) Writer.
(d) Chemist.

3. What does "WMAP" stand for in the narrative?
(a) Watson Microwave Astral Probe.
(b) Waterson Microwave Astrophysics Probe.
(c) Wangfujing Microwave Astrophysics Probe.
(d) Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe.

4. Where is the Saint Joseph's Church that Wang Miao goes to in Chapter 9, "The Universe Flickers"?
(a) Urumqi.
(b) Shenzhen.
(c) Dongguan.
(d) Wangfujing.

5. What term is Wang Miao contemplating from the Three Bodies game in the beginning of Chapter 8, "Ye Wenjie"?
(a) "Sentient Era."
(b) "Secret Agent X-9."
(c) "Chaotic Era."
(d) "Lost Era."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Political Commissar introduced to Ye Wenjie in Chapter 3, "Red Coast I"?

2. What was Wu Han's profession?

3. Who is Ye Wenjie's daughter that Wang comes to see her about in Chapter 8, "Ye Wenjie"?

4. For what publication is Bai Mulin a reporter?

5. Who beats Ye Zhetai to death in Chapter 1, "The Madness Years"?

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