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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do parents tell their children about the legend of Magrathea?
(a) They want them to grow up to become psychologists.
(b) They want them to grow up to become sociologists.
(c) They want them to grow up to become economists.
(d) They want them to grow up to become physical therapists.

2. Where have Zaphod and Arthur met before?
(a) When Arthur was abducted by aliens
(b) When Zaphod buzzed Earth as a teaser
(c) They have never actually met.
(d) At a party in Islington

3. Why can Marvin not keep his mind off things?
(a) He has an extremely large mind.
(b) There is nothing to distract him.
(c) His programming does not allow it.
(d) He was badly made and has a lot of bugs in his system.

4. Why is Arthur Dent's house being demolished?
(a) To make room for a new condo development
(b) To make way for a bypass
(c) To clear the view for the owners of the expensive houses down the road
(d) It does not meet fire code.

5. How many suns does Magrathea have?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the job of the Intergalactic President?

2. How does Vogon poetry rank in the universe?

3. What play does an infinite number of monkeys write?

4. What does Arthur awake to the sound of?

5. Which character has something odd about him or her, like they are missing something?

(see the answer key)

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