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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Sobel tell the students?
(a) About zygots.
(b) About radioactive materials.
(c) That they would be doing an experiment with sulfur.
(d) That the fruit fly experiment has been canceled because the radiation killed the flies.

2. What does Nyle notice when she goes downstairs in her home?
(a) That her grandma is cooking.
(b) That her father is in the kitchen.
(c) That Muncie is in the foyer.
(d) That the back bedroom door is open.

3. Who is Nyle yelling at as the story begins?
(a) Muncie.
(b) Tyrus.
(c) Ripley.
(d) Phoebe.

4. What is not out as usual?
(a) The log keeper.
(b) The firestriker.
(c) A snack for Nyle.
(d) The afternoon paper.

5. Who does not answer Nyle's calls?
(a) Nyle's grandpa.
(b) Nyle's father.
(c) Gran and the dog and cat.
(d) Nyle's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't I'll answer Muncie's question?

2. Who approaches Nyle as she is examining the sheep?

3. What does Ezra do when Nyla introduces herself?

4. What would Nyla have to do if the wind shifts?

5. How does Munice interpret Nyla's reluctance to talk?

(see the answer key)

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