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5.14 "The Variable" Test | 'Lost' - Seasons and Episodes

Welcome to the one hundredth episode of "Lost." In this episode, the relationship between Daniel and his mother is examined. It's a very poignant episode.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Daniel has arrived on the island in 1977. Miles is surprised to see Daniel's return. Miles suggests that Daniel should have been making himself rich by inventing some device from their future. What does Miles suggest that Daniel might have invented? Hint

Betamax

the transistor radio

the DVD

digital video recording

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Question 2 of 10

2. Daniel's mother tutors Daniel in the meaning of having a destiny. She says that, "Destiny means that, if one has a special gift, then it must be nurtured." What particular gift does she say that Daniel possesses? Hint

his mind

his remarkable ability to leap tall buildings

his ability to quote Shakespeare

his peculiar Spidey-sense

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Question 3 of 10

3. After Daniel's visit to Jack, Daniel has an errand to run. Jack immediately visits Sawyer in order to inform Sawyer of the latest developments concerning Daniel. Sawyer says, "I'd love to trade theories about this, but I'm a little busy right now." What is keeping Sawyer busy? Hint

Sawyer has Phil tied up in the closet.

Sawyer is writing a novella.

Sawyer is building a model airplane.

Sawyer is working on his table tennis game.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Armed with the copious notes that Daniel has taken, he meets with Dr. Chang and tries to persuade Dr. Chang to evacuate the island, insisting that there will be a catastrophe. Dr. Chang is his usual impassive self and poses to Daniel, "What could possibly qualify you to make that kind of prediction?" How does Daniel reply?
Hint

"A polar bear told me."

"Dude, I just know."

"I'm from the future."

"It is written in the sacred book of the smoke monster."

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Question 5 of 10

5. It's a magnificent occasion. Daniel has earned his doctorate degree from Oxford University, also distinguished as being the youngest to have ever done so. Daniel also tells his mother that he has received a very generous research grant. From whom does Daniel say he received the grant? Hint

Richard Alpert

Charles Widmore

Alvar Hanso

Matthew Abaddon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sawyer, exercising his role as security chief, explains to the gathered group of survivors what they must do. Unexpectedly, Daniel arrives along with Miles. As always, apt with a nickname, Sawyer greets Daniel. What nickname does Sawyer bestow upon Daniel? Hint

Twitchy

Topcat

Uber Scientist

Boo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Addressing the transported survivors in Sawyer's home, Daniel tells them that there is only one person who has the ability to set things right. What does Daniel request? Hint

Daniel wants to know where they keep the polar bears.

Daniel wants to know where they keep the DHARMA beer.

He wants to know the location of the Hostile camp.

He must find the location of the hydrogen bomb.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a flashback, Daniel is visibly disturbed by the news accounts of the purported demise of the Oceanic Flight 815 passengers. Who happens to visit Daniel during this reminiscence? Hint

Richard Alpert

Frank Lapidus

Matthew Abaddon

Charles Widmore

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Question 9 of 10

9. While imploring the group to reveal the location of the Hostile camp, Sawyer is reluctant to provide information. Sawyer has found a comfortable niche in this time. Which famous science fiction author does Sawyer refer to while speaking about Daniel? Hint

Jules Verne

James Blish

Piers Anthony

H.G. Wells

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Question 10 of 10

10. Daniel has an interesting revelation about their situation. He tells Jack that, "I had been spending so much time focused on the constants, I forgot about the variables." What does Daniel tell Jack what he considers to be the variables? Hint

People

Charlotte

Lemmings

Music

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Answer: the DVD

In an effort to alter the domino effect and chain of events that led to the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Daniel has returned to the same time period, in which most of the other survivors find themselves. Miles says, "Dan? Once you left for Ann Arbor, I figured you'd gotten rich, invented the DVD or something." Daniel shows Miles the photograph of the Oceanic Six in 1977. It's Dan's quest to alter the past.

Answer: his mind

Daniel's mother is intent upon Daniel focusing on his ability with mental acuity. At this age, Daniel displays a remarkable memory. He can recount the exact number of metronome beats, during a piano recital. Even so, she says that this is not important.

She imparts upon Daniel that, "Your gift, Daniel, is your mind... a mind that is meant for science, mathematics." Further, Daniel's mother insists that he must focus on mathematical pursuits, dissuading him from other pursuits.

Answer: Sawyer has Phil tied up in the closet.

Jack visits Sawyer after his brief meeting with Daniel. Sawyer is reluctant to let Jack come in. Curious, Jack asks, "What are you busy with at 6:00 in the morning?" After Juliet interjects, Sawyer relents and introduces Jack to Phil in the closet.

Answer: "I'm from the future."

Dr. Chang is unmoved by Daniel's confession that he is from the future. In his usual brusque manner, Dr. Chang declares, "Yes, yes, you're from the future. You heard me talking about time travel. Now you've had your fun. Good for you."

Answer: Charles Widmore

Shunning Daniel's girlfriend, Daniel's mother invites him to a restaurant. Even though she lauds his success, she appears unsatisfied. Daniel says, "I'm the youngest doctorate ever to graduate from Oxford. I just got a new 1.5 million pound research grant. What else do I have to do?" Suddenly intrigued, Daniel's mother inquires as to the source of the grant.

She expresses genuine surprise to learn that Charles Widmore is the benefactor.

Answer: Twitchy

Sawyer, condescendingly says, "Welcome to the meeting, Twitchy. Good to see you again. Pound cake's in the kitchen. Help yourself to the punch." Quietly, Sawyer asks Miles if Daniel is still crazy. Miles says, "It's on a whole new level, man."

7. Addressing the transported survivors in Sawyer's home, Daniel tells them that there is only one person who has the ability to set things right. What does Daniel request?

Answer: He wants to know the location of the Hostile camp.

With a great deal of urgency, Daniel tells the group that the only person capable of rectifying their temporal disturbance is his mother. Daniel asks, "Does anyone know where I can find the Hostiles?" Juliet, the voice of reason, asks Daniel why he wants to know that. Daniel replies, "Because one of them is my mother. And she is the only person on this island who can get us back to where we belong."

8. In a flashback, Daniel is visibly disturbed by the news accounts of the purported demise of the Oceanic Flight 815 passengers. Who happens to visit Daniel during this reminiscence?

Answer: Charles Widmore

It seems that the clandestine experiments Daniel has been conducting have taken their toll on Daniel's mental faculties. He appears to be suffering from a severe memory loss. Not unlike the character from the film, "Memento," Daniel is unable to retain new memories. Nevertheless, Charles Widmore arrives to offer Daniel a chance to renew his health by going to the Island. Charles says, "I want to send you to the Island. It will further your research, show you things you'd never dream of. But more importantly, it will heal you, Daniel...your mind, your memory."

Answer: H.G. Wells

Sawyer, while not a formally educated man, reveals the extraordinary depth of his conversant knowledge of literature. Jack tries to entreat Kate to reveal the location of the Hostile camp. Kate is hesitant and Sawyer says, "Whatever her reason is, helping H.G. Wells here talk to his mommy ain't got nothing to do with it. Come with us, Freckles." However, Juliet gives Daniel the code to the sonar fence, which would allow him to enter the Hostile territory.

Answer: People

Daniel seems to have reached an epiphany. He tells Jack, "I had been spending so much time focused on the constants, I forgot about the variables. Do you know what the variables in these equations are, Jack?" Jack, somewhat accommodatingly says that he doesn't know. Daniel says, "Us. We're the variables. People. We think. We reason. We make choices. We have free will. We can change our destiny."

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