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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Quick Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of all the people Ish finds at first, which of these is the most friendly?
(a) The hermit.
(b) The former lawyer.
(c) The little girl.
(d) The couple.

2. In Year Five, the people create a "national pastime" out of avoiding 
what type of animal?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Bulls.
(c) Lions.
(d) Hyenas.

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

4. While Ish is alone in his house and pondering civilization, what does he decide he will never be?
(a) A god.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A leader.
(d) A survivor.

5. What does Em think of Princess?
(a) That she needs to stay somewhere else.
(b) She can't stand her.
(c) That she is beautiful.
(d) She wants to keep her for herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ish notice is peculiar about one of the towns he visits on his drive home from Black Creek?

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

3. In Year Sixteen, what do Mary and Ralph decide to do?

4. 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?

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

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