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

2. While exploring the city, Ish meets a drunkard. What is the man's name?
(a) Ben.
(b) Barlow.
(c) Robert.
(d) Asher.

3. When Ish decides to drive over the bridge, what sight prevents him from going to the other city?
(a) A fallen road sign.
(b) A massive fire.
(c) A pile of bodies.
(d) An empty car

4. What type of animal begins to invade the city after Ish and Em find one another?
(a) Feral cats.
(b) Wild dogs.
(c) Rats.
(d) Birds.

5. Why does Ish worry about being with Em at first?
(a) She seems to have mental problems.
(b) She doesn't seem to like him, she just wants a companion.
(c) She might have a hidden sickness.
(d) She is older than he is.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his trip back to his hometown from the east coast, Ish has to drive a long way around something. What causes Ish to detour?

2. Who does Ish meet when he is loading up his station wagon for his cross-country trip?

3. After Ish and Em come together, something happens that makes Ish panic, but Em turns it into a game. What happens?

4. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?

5. While exploring the city, Ish finds a body hanging from a telephone pole. What does the sign say that is attached to the body?

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