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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form is Palmer Eldritch taking in the Chew-Z world when he tells Leo to retire?
(a) Palmer Eldritch.
(b) A little girl.
(c) Dr. Smile.
(d) A gluck.

2. What action do Roni and Barney briefly consider taking, just before Leo is captured by Palmer Eldritch?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Killing Leo.
(c) Seeking employment with Palmer Eldritch.
(d) Sharing Leo's position as head of P.P. Layouts.

3. Who runs after Barney upon his departure from P.P. Layouts after he is fired?
(a) Leo.
(b) Roni.
(c) Palmer Eldritch.
(d) Icholtz.

4. What object is Anne carrying when she arrives at the entrance to Barney's hovel?
(a) A torch.
(b) A lantern.
(c) A flashlight.
(d) A candle.

5. When the superevolved humans and Leo see a dog approaching the monument to Leo's defeat of Palmer Eldritch, what noun does Alec apply to the dog?
(a) Chooser.
(b) Piecer.
(c) Sneaker.
(d) Roller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe Leo's voice when he finally tells Palmer Eldritch that he gives up?

2. After Leo fires Barney, Leo tells Barney that which character will be taking Barney's position?

3. How many men live along with Barney in his hovel on Mars?

4. To whom does Barney place a call to ask about a job after he is fired by Leo?

5. What will be Barney's payment from Leo if he consumes the toxin that will ruin Palmer Eldritch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is demonstrated about Philip K. Dick's intended audience within the scene of the Can-D Great Books experience at Chicken Pox Prospects?

2. How is irony present in the narrative's events that occur immediately after Barney's call to the UN draft board?

3. What reason does Barney state when he is asked by Icholtz why he wants to chew Can-D?

4. What occurs during Barney’s first experience under the influence of Chew-Z?

5. How and when had Palmer Eldritch acquired his distinctive eyes?

6. What is the price difference between Can-D and Chew-Z?

7. What connection does Leo draw between his sighting of a Proxer standing over Dr. Smile and the nature of Palmer Eldritch?

8. How and when had Palmer Eldritch acquired his distinctive teeth?

9. In what way are Barney's experiences with Anne on Mars significant?

10. What terms does Palmer Eldritch present to Leo just before Leo tries to strangle him?

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