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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dr. Halyard?
(a) A construction worker.
(b) A powerful religious leader.
(c) A translator.
(d) A tour guide.

2. What does Dr. Proteus promise to do for the man in Homestead whose son failed his exams?
(a) Buy him a car.
(b) Get his son a job.
(c) Give him money.
(d) Put in a good word at the company.

3. Why doesn't Anita like Finnerty?
(a) She thinks he is dirty and has a bad attitude.
(b) He does not have much money.
(c) They used to date, and it ended badly.
(d) They used to be friends, but had an argument.

4. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?
(a) Like a child.
(b) Self-confident.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Awkward.

5. How does Finnerty become so successful at Ilium?
(a) He is very intelligent.
(b) His father has a high-ranking position at the company.
(c) He cheated on his IQ test.
(d) He is well liked by a few powerful people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hagstrom's wife cry after the Shah leaves?

2. What problem do the Reeks and Wrecks find with Dr. Proteus's car?

3. What is EPICAC?

4. What is Luke Lubbock's approximate IQ?

5. Where is the new job mentioned in Chapter 4 that Anita wants Dr. Proteus to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?

2. When Paul is at Kroner's for dinner, what does Kroner say Paul has to do to get the job in Pittsburgh?

3. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

4. What teams are Paul and Shepherd captains of at the Meadows, and what is the status of each team?

5. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

6. What does Dr. Proteus notice about the Reeks and Wrecks on the bridge?

7. What happens to Checker Charley during its match with Paul?

8. What does Finnerty do when he is allowed to walk around the plant alone?

9. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

10. Describe Dr. Proteus's experience at the bar in Homestead.

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