The Diamond Age, or, Young Lady's Illustrated Primer Quiz

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In the Primer, what does the raven say Nell must do in order to rescue Harv from the castle? (from Miranda's Reactions to the Evening's Events)

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten kings and queens.

Collect ten keys in the hands of ten trolls.

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve kings and queens.

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.

When Nell sees Colonel Napier falling asleep, what does she decide to do? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing)

Check his pockets for information.

Serve him special drug-laced biscuits to make him tell the truth.

Alter the girls' script to extract information from him.

Dance for him to gain his trust.

As Nell nears the end of the Primer, what does she wonder? (from From The Primer, Princess Nell's Activities as Duchess of Turing)

Nell wonders if the Primer is forcing her into a role she does not want.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and another human who really loves her.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

Nell wonders if the Primer is a conduit between herself and the Feed.

In the Primer, in what sort of test does Dinosaur beat Dojo? (from The Torture Chamber of Judge Fang)

Obstacle course.

Tic-Tac-Toe.

Martial arts.

Hangman.

How many floating orphanages are under the control of Dr. X? (from A New Friend)

Twelve.

Ten.

Seven.

Three.