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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kevin say when Fi tells him they are attacking the planes?
(a) I want out.
(b) Please don't.
(c) Give me a gun.
(d) How many are there?

2. Why does Ellie say they never camp directly beside a creek?
(a) Because there's a danger of snakes.
(b) Because there's a danger of flooding.
(c) Because people travel the creek banks and they are more likely to be found.
(d) Because the sound of running water will drown out other noises.

3. Why does Homer say it's likely no one else heard the shots Ellie fired?
(a) The gun wasn't very loud.
(b) A jet flew over just there.
(c) The soldiers are too far away to hear.
(d) There's lots of shooting around the base.

4. How does Ellie know the two men she encounters outside the barracks are officers?
(a) They have gold braid and are walking casually.
(b) They have officer insignia on their caps.
(c) They are marching and yelling at other soldiers.
(d) They are driving a jeep.

5. Who does Ellie say had gone on some mystery flights before the war?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
(b) Ellie and her parents.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Byers.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Mathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the officers doing in the barracks?

2. What is the trick Ellie demonstrates regarding the wombat?

3. Why does Ellie usually hate the idea of having a map?

4. What does Ellie do when they encounter a wombat on the trail?

5. What does Homer say when Colonel Finley asks if there's anything he can do for them?

(see the answer key)

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