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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a memo-bead?
(a) A device which records memos and is inserted in the user's ear.
(b) A memory-jogging device swallowed by the user.
(c) A necklace made from synthetic pearls.
(d) A device worn around the neck for dictation.

2. What happens to Foyle's face when he gives in to emotion?
(a) It turns red.
(b) It turns black.
(c) The tattoos return.
(d) It turns white.

3. Where is Gully's cell located in Gouffre Martel?
(a) North-111.
(b) North-222.
(c) South-700.
(d) South-900.

4. What does Foyle use to fire the combustion chamber of the jet?
(a) Matches.
(b) A red-hot filament.
(c) A piece of pure sodium metal.
(d) A piece of flint.

5. According to Dagenham, what is the salvage on board the Nomad that is so valuable?
(a) Gold bullion.
(b) Platinum bullion.
(c) Silver bullion.
(d) Titanium bullion.

6. Who provided the report to the Royal Society on jaunting?
(a) Sir Arthur Kelvin.
(b) Sir John Kelvin.
(c) Sir Walter Raleigh.
(d) Sir Issac Newton.

7. What does Presteign wish to be called by others?
(a) Presteign.
(b) Sir Presteign.
(c) Honorable Presteign.
(d) Mr. Presteign.

8. What offer does Dagenham make Foyle in return for information on the Nomad?
(a) Personal land and property on Mars.
(b) Fifty percent of the Nomad's bullion.
(c) Ten percent of the Nomad's bullion.
(d) Reinstatement to his old job.

9. What does Presteign rename the Presteign Princess upon christening?
(a) Presteign Glory.
(b) Presteign Power.
(c) Presteign Freedom.
(d) Presteign Liberty.

10. What animal does Jiz (and other characters) continually refer to Foyle as?
(a) Jaguar.
(b) Leopard.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Lion.

11. Why is Jisbella McQueen imprisoned?
(a) For murder.
(b) For kidnapping.
(c) For speaking out against the state.
(d) For larceny.

12. How large is the Times Square jaunte stage?
(a) 100 yards wide.
(b) 500 yards wide.
(c) 200 yards wide.
(d) 300 yards wide.

13. How many observers watched Jaunte's experiment in a crystal tank?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fourteen.

14. Why isn't Jiz initially able to get on board the Nomad after it blasts off?
(a) Her jet pack fails.
(b) She is being held by the authorities.
(c) The hatch is frozen shut.
(d) The safe blocks the hatch.

15. What is the name of the medieval ruin to which Foyle and Jiz jaunt?
(a) Presteign's folly.
(b) Steward's folly.
(c) Sam's folly.
(d) Fisher's folly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Foyle live on board the wrecked Nomad?

2. How old does Jiz tell Gully she is?

3. Where is Robin Wednesbury's apartment located?

4. What is PyrE, according to Chapter 4?

5. When does Jaunte make his discovery?

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