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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Barney suggest Leo gain access to Palmer Eldritch?
(a) By posing as a doctor.
(b) By posing as a reporter.
(c) By posing as a nurse.
(d) By posing as a UN operative.

2. For what reason had Leo and his wife been asked to leave their conapt building?
(a) Leo's wife became pregnant twice.
(b) Leo insulted the board of directors.
(c) They had too many parties.
(d) They were over the resident age limit.

3. When Leo goes to see Palmer Eldritch in the hospital, for which person does he ask at the front desk?
(a) Palmer Eldritch.
(b) Norm Schein.
(c) Eldon Trent.
(d) Barney Mayerson.

4. What is NOT an element used to describe Barney?
(a) He is heavy-set.
(b) He has a shaved head.
(c) He is in his late thirties.
(d) He has unusually wavy hair.

5. While inhabiting Walt together, Sam and Tod are disappointed when Perky Pat takes what action?
(a) Puts on a sweater.
(b) Kisses Walt.
(c) Dives into the ocean.
(d) Starts to make a sand castle.

6. What always causes Dr. Smile to stop speaking?
(a) When the clock strikes midnight.
(b) When someone besides Barney enters the room.
(c) When the suitcase is not plugged in.
(d) When there is too much noise interference.

7. Barney muses that one day he will live like Leo, rather than living full-time in his city in what?
(a) 20 degree cold.
(b) 95 degree heat.
(c) 180 degree heat.
(d) 120 degree heat.

8. What object has been surgically embedded into Leo's tongue?
(a) A mood organ.
(b) A tracking device.
(c) A poison dart.
(d) A computer.

9. What special gift do Roni and Barney share?
(a) Extreme empathy.
(b) A hyperawareness of their own shortcomings.
(c) A high intelligence quotient.
(d) Precognitive ability.

10. A draft notice generally gives what amount of time before "induction" (21)?
(a) 30 days.
(b) 90 days.
(c) 45 days.
(d) 6 months.

11. Leo tells Felix that a layout is of no use without what?
(a) The mins.
(b) The additive.
(c) The human will.
(d) The Prox antidote.

12. On what planet does The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch begin its narrative?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Earth.
(c) Mars.
(d) Jupiter.

13. Over what group of people does Barney ask for absolute power during his episode of bargaining with Leo?
(a) Leo's many mistresses.
(b) Roni's siblings.
(c) All Pre-Fash consultants throughout P.P. Layouts.
(d) All sales representatives throughout P.P. Layouts.

14. When Leo is stymied at the hospital by Zoe and a UN soldier, he says he is going to go eat and then sleep for how many hours?
(a) 8.
(b) 16.
(c) 4.
(d) 10.

15. At what location does Barney awake at the beginning of the book?
(a) In Leo's office.
(b) In an unfamiliar apartment.
(c) In his own apartment.
(d) In Dr. Smile's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richard's last name?

2. When Leo calls Barney to tell him about the developments around Chew-Z, Barney muses that this is the first time he has seen his employer take what action?

3. What is reportedly the name of the Chew-Z company's version of Perky?

4. Which two colonists wake up from the effects of Can-D before the others and rush off to have sex?

5. How many people can inhabit Perky Pat at a time while under the influence of Can-D?

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