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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On her deathbed, what does Mrs. Matheson say to Nell?
(a) Nell is destined to stay at the Academy and she must destroy the Primer.
(b) Nell is destined to stay at the Academy and she has a secret protector.
(c) Nell is destined to become great and Constable Moore is her secret protector.
(d) Nell is destined to become great and she has a secret protector.

2. When a grown-up Nell visits Harv in the Leased Territories, in what condition does she find him?
(a) Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to ingesting too much food made of mites.
(b) Harv is linked to a matter compiler that regulates his heartbeat due to heart problems.
(c) Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to respiratory problems.
(d) Harv's forehead is linked to a matter compiler due to a bad experience at a mod parlor.

3. Early in Part Two of the novel, who does Miranda wish to find?
(a) Hackworth.
(b) Dr. X.
(c) Her "sister," Nell.
(d) Her "daughter," Nell.

4. Why do the men drink ashes at the conclusion of the Drummer ritual?
(a) To fully extinguish the fire.
(b) Drinking the ashes is much like smoking.
(c) To integrate the sacrificed person with the community.
(d) To increase the flame of passion in their hearts.

5. What is the name of Rita's horse?
(a) Eggshell.
(b) Gwendolyn.
(c) Kidnapper.
(d) Victoria.

6. Why does Brad hint that Harv must leave Dovetail?
(a) The community cannot afford the risk of harboring a criminal.
(b) Brad is old enough to fend for himself.
(c) The community has no jobs suitable for Harv.
(d) Brad does not like Harv.

7. Sitting in a teahouse, what does Carl Hollywood realize the Drummers are using to decipher codes?
(a) Programs to help them perform sexual rituals.
(b) Rituals to help them discover programming errors.
(c) Sexual rituals to help them discover large prime numbers.
(d) Infinite numbers to help them discover programming errors.

8. How many floating orphanages are under the control of Dr. X?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twelve.

9. The adults conclude what, after watching the three girls play outside the manor of Elizabeth's grandfather?
(a) Nell uses her knowledge and experience better than Fiona and Elizabeth.
(b) Elizabeth uses her knowledge and experience better than Fiona and Nell.
(c) Nell and Elizabeth use their knowledge and experience better than Fiona.
(d) Elizabeth and Fiona use their knowledge and experience better than Nell.

10. At what school does Lord Finkle-McGraw arrange for Nell to study?
(a) Miss Matheson's Academy of the Three Spirits.
(b) Miss McGraw's Academy of the Four Graces.
(c) Miss Matheson's Academy of the Three Graces.
(d) Miss McGraw's Academy of the Four Spirits.

11. After the Drummers take turns with a woman during their ritual, what happens to the woman?
(a) She douses the flames and serves drinks to the men.
(b) She catches fire and burns to ashes.
(c) She dances, then leaves the area.
(d) She sits in a corner while the men continue their ritual.

12. How old are the three girls with original Primers when they play together outside the manor of Elizabeth's grandfather?
(a) Eight.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

13. What sort of work does Nell want to do in Madame Ping's establishment?
(a) Write scripts.
(b) Brew tea.
(c) Perform as a ractor.
(d) Perform as a prostitute.

14. After being released from his dream-like prison, what does Hackworth realize about the Drummers?
(a) The Drummers use sex to exchange molecules of data.
(b) The Drummers use music to exchange molecules of data.
(c) The Drummers use sex to exchange biological imprints.
(d) The Drummers use poetry to exchange musical theories.

15. What strategy does Constable Moore use to best Nell in a fight?
(a) He surprises her with a martial arts kick.
(b) He corners her with a sword.
(c) He flips her over his shoulder.
(d) He grabs her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nell reads in the Primer that Princess Nell is not really of royal descent, what happens to Nell?

2. In the Primer, how does Princess Nell defeat King Coyote?

3. At her new place of employment, who does Nell befriend?

4. How does Nell protect herself from what the Drummers have implanted in everyone's blood?

5. From Seattle, to what city do Hackworth and Fiona travel?

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