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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Electric Monk has taken Gordon's body back to his cottage as a sacred duty, but he doesn't understand why Gordon didn't get back up the way:
(a) His horse gets up after being shot.
(b) Electric Monks always get back up.
(c) People do on TV in his world.
(d) People get up after sleeping.

2. After Dirk finally stops talking on the phone and welcomes Richard to his agency, he indicates that the light from the window works, gravity works, but with everything else, they simply have to:
(a) Take their chances.
(b) Close their eyes and imagine it.
(c) Hope for the best possible outcome.
(d) Pay the bill.

3. One of Dirk's roommates notices that he's reciting what while he sleeps?
(a) Phone numbers of everyone on campus.
(b) Ingredients of secret recipes.
(c) Songs written thousands of years ago.
(d) Questions on upcoming midterms.

4. How does Reg amuse a little girl named Sarah who is bored at the dinner party in Chapter 4?
(a) Singing silly songs.
(b) Making things disappear and reappear.
(c) Juggling five fruits at the same time.
(d) Doing mathematical tricks.

5. The ancient alien ghost that has possessed Michael Wenton-Weakes had been driven mad by what?
(a) The distinction between green and black tea.
(b) The knowledge of what he'd done after the accident.
(c) The rising price of petrol.
(d) The annoying lectures he heard while haunting the campus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard calls Susan to apologize for forgetting to bring her to the college dinner, he suggests they do what?

2. When Richard talks with Reg in Chapter 8, he indicates that he's in a relationship with whom?

3. After seeking advice from Nicola, who is ill, about a cello piece with challenging fingering, Susan gets a call. She answers it and hears what?

4. After waking up from unusual dreams, pondering the events of the night before, and realizing he has no lunch date planned, what does Michael Wenton-Weakes do?

5. The author notes that even though a rider may sit on a horse all day long and not think about the creature, the one being sat upon:

(see the answer key)

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