The Diamond Age, or, Young Lady's Illustrated Primer Quiz

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Dr. X tells Hackworth that his years with the Drummers served what purpose? (from Hackworth in China)

To distract Lord Finkle-McGraw from Dr. X's other activities.

To prevent Judge Fang from executing Hackworth for his crimes.

To integrate Hackworth's technical knowledge with the rest of the Drummers.

To keep Hackworth from disabling the Primer.

How do the Primers that are given to the many Han girls differ from Nell's Primer? (from A New Friend)

Thinner and made with low-quality materials.

Artificial Intelligence rather than a ractor.

No difference.

No gold lettering on the covers.

Hackworth receives a message in Vancouver to seek whom? (from Hackworth Receives an Ambiguous Message)

The Arbitrator.

Lord Finkle-McGraw.

The Alchemist.

Dr. X.

What is the name of Rita's horse? (from Nell's Life at Dovetail)

Gwendolyn.

Victoria.

Kidnapper.

Eggshell.

When a grown-up Nell visits Harv in the Leased Territories, in what condition does she find him? (from Hackworth Awakes from a Dream)

Harv is linked to a matter compiler that regulates his heartbeat due to heart problems.

Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to ingesting too much food made of mites.

Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to respiratory problems.

Harv's forehead is linked to a matter compiler due to a bad experience at a mod parlor.