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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?
(a) A line of stars.
(b) A flashing hand of cards.
(c) The temperature.
(d) A galloping horse.

2. After Ish finds out Em is pregnant, what does he use to determine the end of the year?
(a) A chronograph.
(b) A compass and a watch.
(c) A surveyor's transit.
(d) A dirty calendar.

3. When pondering about mankind, Ish comes up with a definition for them. What definition does he use?
(a) The world-killing animal.
(b) The diseased animal.
(c) The ravenous animal.
(d) The noise-producing animal.

4. While living alone, what book does Ish begin reading that makes him uneasy?
(a) Arabian Nights.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Koran.
(d) Huckleberry Finn.

5. When Ish is alone in the cabin, what disturbs him?
(a) Two men coming inside.
(b) Wild dogs fighting outside at night.
(c) A strong wind rocking the house.
(d) An explosion in the valley.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ish heads to the east coast, what does he attach to the back of his car?

2. At one point, Ish considers suicide, but there is one particular reason he decides not to kill himself. What gives Ish the will to live?

3. What does Ish become obsessed with doing while the city is being overrun by a certain kind of animal?

4. When Ish decides to drive over the bridge, what sight prevents him from going to the other city?

5. While Ish is alone in his house and pondering civilization, what does he decide he will never be?

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