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

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

The Queen.

Harv.

Dinosaur.

Nell.

In the Primer, in what sort of test does Dinosaur beat Dojo? (from The Torture Chamber of Judge Fang)

Martial arts.

Tic-Tac-Toe.

Hangman.

Obstacle course.

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

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

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 a conduit between herself and another human who really loves her.

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 the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

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

What is the reason for Miss Stricken's highly repetitive and useless tasks at the Academy? (from From the Primer, Princess Nell Enters into the Lands of King Coyote.)

To teach patience and obedience.

To allow the other teachers some time away from the classroom.

To teach good penmanship.

She takes joy from punishing the students.