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A Boy and His Dog | Quiz

Harlan Ellison
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A Boy and His Dog | Quiz

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1)

What does Quilla June do when the Roverpak comes? (from Chapter 4)

Helps Blood hide.
Runs away.
Makes peace with the pak.
Shoots a Rover.
2)

Where does Vic carry Blood after they have eaten in chapter ten? (from Chapter 10)

To the underground city.
To the air duct.
Back to Topeka.
To the dropshaft.
3)

How do Vic and Blood escape the Roverpak in chapter five? (from Chapter 5)

They set fire to the building.
They run out a back door.
They pretend they have been shot.
They make peace with the Roverpak.
4)

What is one thing that seems odd about Blood's behavior in chapter four? (from Chapter 4)

Why Blood is afraid of the Roverpak.
Why Blood wants to kill Quilla June.
Why Blood wants to help Vic.
Why Blood gives a gun to Quilla June.
5)

In chapter five, what big thing does Blood remind Vic he did for him? (from Chapter 5)

Saved him from the dark queen witch.
Saved him from a nuclear blast.
Saved him from the fungus green stone pit burner.
Taught him to find food.
6)

What is Blood scared of in chapter six? (from Chapter 6)

Quilla June's parents.
To be by himself, hurt and hungry.
More Roverpak's coming.
Radioactivity.
7)

What does Vic realize in chapter ten after Quilla makes her demand? (from Chapter 10)

He loves Quilla June.
His world is hopeless.
He needs to return to the city of help.
He cannot make it without Blood.
8)

What does this story say about the human spirit? (from Chapter 10)

It is always happy.
It always suffers.
It will find its own truths given enough hardship.
There is no such thing as love.
9)

What does Vic want after Quilla June leaves? (from Chapter 6)

A hug.
To help Blood find food.
To find medicine for Blood.
Revenge.
10)

What does Vic find after their nap that surprises him? (from Chapter 5)

The Roverpak has returned.
Blood is dead.
Quilla June snuggled under his armpit.
A huge stash of food.
11)

What is the food like in Topeka? (from Chapter 8)

It's not very abundant.
It is brightly colored.
It is delicious.
It tastes like chalk.
12)

What does the entrance dropshaft to the "downunder" look like? (from Chapter 6)

A shining black pillar 20 feet in diameter.
A golden castle gate.
A submarine door.
A rectangular monolith 30 feet wide.
13)

What important question does Quilla June ask Vic in chapter five? (from Chapter 5)

Has he ever had sex.
If he has ever been in love with a girl.
Why he likes Blood.
Why did he chase her.
14)

What important question does Quilla June ask Vic as they are leaving the city? (from Chapter 9)

"Do you love me?".
"Are you sure you want to leave the city?".
"Did you kill my father?".
"Do you think we will escape?".
15)

What do you suppose the Roverpak wants from Vic and Blood? (from Chapter 4)

A fight.
Food.
More good movies.
Quilla June.
16)

What reason is given to Vic for why Topeka needs him? (from Chapter 8)

He is an experiment.
They are surprised to see him and don't know why he is there.
He is there to be eaten.
He is there to protect them.
17)

How does Vic return to the surface? (from Chapter 9)

Through an air intake duct.
Through a secret exit.
The same way he got to the city.
Through a water supply pipe.
18)

Who is the most important character in chapter seven? (from Chapter 7)

Blood.
Quilla June.
Vic.
Lew.
19)

What does Vic find at the location he goes to in chapter ten? (from Chapter 10)

Another angry Roverpak.
Blood waiting for him.
Quilla June's father, Lew.
Lots of angry people.
20)

Why do you suppose the author has described no law enforcement people in Vic's world? (from Chapter 10)

He doesn't like police.
The characters act less inhibited.
They are unimportant to the story.
Law enforcement would make the story meaner.
21)

What does Blood want after Quilla June leaves? (from Chapter 6)

An identity card.
To find the Roverpak.
Antibiotic.
Food.
22)

What emotion best describes your feelings as you read chapter seven? (from Chapter 7)

Curiosity.
Excitement.
Joy.
Boredom.
23)

How is Vic's thinking during chapter six? (from Chapter 6)

It is very wise.
He must be in love.
It is not logical.
It is extremely logical.
24)

What do the people of Topeka really need? (from Chapter 8)

Food.
Men who can fight.
Certain kinds of men.
Skirmishers.
25)

What is Blood's great suggestion after their encounter with the Roverpak? (from Chapter 4)

To fake their deaths with a fire.
To kill as many dogs as possible.
To make peace with the Roverpak.
To run away while they still can.
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