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

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

Three.

Seven.

Ten.

Twelve.

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 trolls.

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

Collect twelve keys in the hands of twelve trolls.

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

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 a conduit between herself and the Fist of Righteous Harmony.

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 Feed.

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

Who rescues Carl Hollywood from the Fist of Righteous Harmony? (from Carl Hollywood Takes a Stroll to the Waterfront.)

Hackworth.

Colonel Spence.

Constable Moore.

Nell.

When a grown-up Nell visits Harv in the Leased Territories, in what condition does she find him? (from Hackworth Awakes from a Dream)

Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to respiratory problems.

Harv is linked to a matter compiler that regulates his heartbeat due to heart problems.

Harv's forehead is linked to a matter compiler due to a bad experience at a mod parlor.

Harv breathes through a tube linked to a matter compiler due to ingesting too much food made of mites.