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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the initial relationship between Miranda and Carl Hollywood?

2. In what way is Miranda surprised regarding her role in the Princess Nell ractive?

3. In "Hackworth's Morning Ruminations," what happens to ensure that Hackworth cannot change his mind about carrying out his secret plan?

4. The granddaughter of Lord Finkle-McGraw and the daughter of Hackworth attend a birthday party for whom?

5. Where do Dr. X and Judge Fang first meet to discuss their mutual interest in the Primer?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Hackworth Departs from Shanghai," what special reason does Hackworth have for giving a copy of the Primer to Fiona?

2. Describe the birthday party of Princess Charlotte in "A Visit from Royalty," and explain how it further describes one aspect of nanotechnology.

3. Compare Judge Fang's treatment of the young boy on trial in "A Young Hooligan before the Court of Judge Fang" with his treatment of Bud earlier in the novel.

4. When Bud visits a mod parlor, what upgrade does he choose and what sort of technology is involved?

5. In "Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events," what selfless act does Dinosaur perform and why?

6. In "More Tales from the Primer," what is the significance of the story of Belle, Dojo, and Dinosaur?

7. In "Judge Fang Goes for a Dinner Cruise," how does Dr. X first confirm the loyalty of Judge Fang, then place him in a dilemma?

8. In "The Torture Chamber of Judge Fang," what is unusual about the torture and the prisoner's response to that torture?

9. In "Nell's Further Experiences with the Primer," how does the Primer reveal its ability to empathize with Nell and adapt to her needs?

10. In "Nell and Harv's General Living Situation," why does Harv warn Nell about bad people, and what does he compare them to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the end of the novel when Carl Hollywood, Miranda, Nell, and Nell's army come together in the Drummers' hideout. Does the conclusion flow well from the chain of events and foreshadowing throughout the novel? Is the conclusion satisfying, when the ultimate result of the revolution is left unspoken? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the motives of Lord Finkle-McGraw and Hackworth in working to procure Primers for the little girls they love.

Essay Topic 3

What are the three Graces, as taught at Miss Matheson's Academy of the Three Graces? Why are the three Graces important? Why is the teaching of one particular Grace so difficult and contrary to its name?

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