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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) The books he reads.
(b) The fear of death.
(c) Being an observer.
(d) Curiosity about his parents.

2. What does Ish start carrying with him for protection after meeting a pack of dogs in his hometown?
(a) A loud bullhorn.
(b) A firearm.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A hand-held radio.

3. At the end of Chapter Two, Ish makes a list of the reasons he will survive better than many of the people he meets. Why does Ish believe he is better prepared to survive?
(a) He went through survival training in Wyoming.
(b) He was a boy scout.
(c) He has always preferred to do things alone.
(d) He is physically stronger than most people.

4. While driving through the Mojave desert, why does Ish stop his car in the middle?
(a) The car overheats.
(b) He becomes lost.
(c) His friend wants out.
(d) He feels ill.

5. What animal does Ish see in his neighbor's yard that doesn't seem to belong there?
(a) A horse.
(b) A goat.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A cow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insects invade Ish's home while he is living alone?

2. Who rescued Evie when she was living alone?

3. What natural disaster occurs in Year Twenty?

4. How does Ish find Em?

5. What does Em say Ish can do to help her with childbirth?

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