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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. From which of the following games does the Xyzzy command come?
(a) Jacaranda Jim.
(b) Oregon Trail.
(c) Rogue.
(d) Colossal Cave Adventures.

2. In what year is Sam born?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1963.

3. In which of the following does Sam’s father live?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Malibu.
(c) Oxnard.
(d) Beverly Hills.

4. Which of the following is Sadie’s boyfriend?
(a) Abe Rocket.
(b) Frank Jet.
(c) Frank Jet.
(d) George Locomotive.

5. For which of the following does Sam’s father work?
(a) Vicky Boone.
(b) William Morris.
(c) United Talent.
(d) Creative Artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following companies makes an offer to buy Sam and Sadie’s first game?

2. What is the name of the graphics engine Sadie designs?

3. With which of the following is Simon obsessed?

4. In which of the following do Simon and Ant live?

5. In what neighborhood does Marx find office space for Sadie, Sam, and himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam shout to get Sadie’s attention in the subway station?

2. How does Marx convince Sadie and Sam to relocate?

3. Why is Sam’s mother denied a voice-acting role for a children’s show?

4. What does Mazer assert is the alternative to appropriation (78)?

5. What reasons does Marx have for tending to Sam while they are roommates?

6. How does a player win the first level of Mapletown?

7. Why does Sam claim his mangled foot is lucky?

8. What regret does Marx’s father voice?

9. Why does Marx’s mother disdain computers?

10. How does Sam react to Sadie’s game engine design, and how does she react to his reaction?

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