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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Allison says to Holston in Chapter 5, “There is no uprising, not really, there’s just” what?
(a) “A gradual leak.”
(b) “Truth.”
(c) “A coup.”
(d) “People who need out.”

2. The divisions of dormitories that Holston passes as he makes his way up the staircase in Chapter 1 are described as being shaped like what?
(a) Box-shaped.
(b) Pie-shaped.
(c) Hexagon-shaped.
(d) Diamond-shaped.

3. When Nelson and Holston first make eye contact in Chapter 4, Holston notes that Nelson looks fearful. What does Holston believe Nelson is afraid of?
(a) That he will call his father.
(b) That he will commit suicide.
(c) That he will not do the cleaning.
(d) That he will kill everyone in the silo.

4. What word from Chapter 1 refers to a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening?
(a) Incumbent.
(b) Vista.
(c) Assemblage.
(d) Partition.

5. What color overwhelms the surroundings of the world outside the silo when Holston exits for his cleaning in Chapter 6?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the mayor say will be at the desk all night and for Holston to contact him if he changes his mind about the meal in Chapter 2?

2. What word from Chapter 1 means to oscillate or move rhythmically and steadily to and fro?

3. Holston realizes in Chapter 7 that his suit is not meant to be taken off without what?

4. What word in Chapter 3 refers to a serious disagreement or argument?

5. How many flights of stairs has Holston just bolted up in the beginning of Chapter 5?

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