1. Who is the staff employee that corrals Allison’s feet to prevent her from kicking in Chapter 5?
(a) Mayor Jahns.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Jack Brent.
(d) Percy.

2. What word in Chapter 3 refers to a serious disagreement or argument?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Precision.
(d) Ablation.

3. What does Holston recall Allison doing after finishing her cleaning in Chapter 4?
(a) Screaming hysterically and beating the camera.
(b) Taking off her helmet and smiling.
(c) Breaking the camera and running.
(d) Looking into the camera and waving at him.

4. Where does the narrator say Holston left his wedding ring in Chapter 2?
(a) At his mistress’s house.
(b) In the holding cell.
(c) At his mother’s house.
(d) On his dresser.

5. As Holston performs the cleaning of the silo cameras in Chapter 6, the narrator notes that “it wasn’t the feeling of betrayal that guided the wool in his hand in small circular motions. It was” what?
(a) “Fear.”
(b) “Love.”
(c) “Pity.”
(d) “Responsibility.”

Short Answer Questions

1. When Allison indicates to Holston to come sit by her in the holding cell in Chapter 5, he considers briefly before entering that he could receive what punishment for such an action?

2. The days of Holston’s childhood are described in Chapter 1 as being over how many years distant?

3. What word in Chapter 6 describes an electric horn or a similar loud warning device?

4. What color paint is described on the airlock door in Chapter 5?

5. What did Holston and his wife hang over their bed to increase fertility?

(see the answer key)

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