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'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 ingesting too much food made of mites.

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.

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

Chang arrests Hackworth.

Chang asks Hackworth to be a double agent.

Chang gives Hackworth his hat.

Chang pardons Hackworth.

Near the end of the novel, Carl Hollywood receives a message from the government asking him to do what? (from Carl Hollywood Takes a Stroll to the Waterfront.)

Contact Queen Miranda, leader of the Drummers.

Contact the Drummers and infiltrate their organization.

Contact Dr. X, leader of the Fists.

Contact Queen Nell, leader of the Mouse Army.

In the Primer, Dinosaur tells the story of being defeated by a smaller creature, Belle. What sort of creature is Belle? (from Hackworth's Dilemma)

A male raven.

An old rabbit.

A young female monkey.

A young female duck.

What, according to Dr. X, caused the destruction of Chinese society prior to the time of this novel? (from Hackworth in China)

Once thought came from the Feed, the people had no need to think.

Once fabric came from matter compilers, the people had no need to weave.

Once rice came from matter compilers, the people had no need to plant.

Once rice came from the Seed, the people had no need to plant.