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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 the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?
(a) Ish is driving outside the city with his radio off.
(b) Ish is in the country doing research.
(c) Ish is in a coma.
(d) Ish is camping on the beach and fishing.

2. What instrument does Ish play in the "Year We Sang"?
(a) An accordion.
(b) A harmonica.
(c) A violin.
(d) A clarinet.

3. Why do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?
(a) Because they're afraid she will run away.
(b) For protection.
(c) Because they have seen a strange man who won't speak with them.
(d) Because of something that Ish finds.

4. What animal does Ish see running in the highway after the virus strikes?
(a) A mountain lion.
(b) A horse.
(c) A goat.
(d) A coyote.

5. What insects invade Ish's home while he is living alone?
(a) Flies.
(b) Bees.
(c) Ants.
(d) Mosquitoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ish arrives in a certain city in the east, ending his trip to that side of the country, what impresses him the most about the city?

2. What animal does Ish see in his neighbor's yard that doesn't seem to belong there?

3. While exploring the city, Ish meets a drunkard. What is the man's name?

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

5. Who rescued Evie when she was living alone?

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