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

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As Nell nears the end of the Primer, what does she wonder? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing)

Nell wonders if the Primer is forcing her into a role she does not want.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and another human who really loves her.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Feed.

In "More Tales from the Primer," how does Nell use the lessons taught by Dinosaur to Princess Nell to help herself in real life? (from Hackworth's Dilemma)

Nell overpowers a stronger child in the playroom.

Nell overpowers her brother.

Nell beats her brother at a game.

Nell overpowers her mother's new boyfriend.

When Nell sees Colonel Napier falling asleep, what does she decide to do? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing)

Dance for him to gain his trust.

Serve him special drug-laced biscuits to make him tell the truth.

Alter the girls' script to extract information from him.

Check his pockets for information.

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

Artificial Intelligence rather than a ractor.

Thinner and made with low-quality materials.

No difference.

No gold lettering on the covers.

In the Primer, what does the raven say Nell must do in order to rescue Harv from the castle? (from Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events)

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten kings and queens.

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.