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

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

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

In the Primer, who kills the Baron? (from Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events)

Harv.

The Queen.

Dinosaur.

Nell.

After Nell and Harv are beaten by their mother's newest partner, how does Nell incorporate the event into her Primer? (from From the Primer, the Arrival of a Sinister Baron)

Nell changes the name of the evil stepfather to Burt.

Nell changes the name of the evil Baron to Bud.

Nell changes the name of the evil stepfather to Bud.

Nell changes the name of the evil Baron to Burt.

How many floating orphanages are under the control of Dr. X? (from A New Friend)

Ten.

Twelve.

Three.

Seven.

At the Flea Circus, how does Chang surprise Hackworth? (from Hackworth's Dilemma)

Chang arrests Hackworth.

Chang pardons Hackworth.

Chang gives Hackworth his hat.

Chang asks Hackworth to be a double agent.