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

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

Lord Finkle-McGraw.

The Arbitrator.

The Alchemist.

Dr. X.

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 twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.

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

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.

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

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

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

To keep Hackworth from disabling the Primer.

To prevent Judge Fang from executing Hackworth for his crimes.

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 the Feed.

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 another human who really loves her.

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

Seven.

Three.

Twelve.

Ten.