View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Vic notices about the first lady he is introduced to?
(a) She is carrying a gun.
(b) A blue ribbon in her hair.
(c) Her green eyes.
(d) She is very ugly.

2. It is clear in chapter nine that sex is considered something very ________ by this community.
(a) Evil.
(b) Sad.
(c) Good.
(d) Joyous.

3. Who is the most important character in chapter seven?
(a) Quilla June.
(b) Blood.
(c) Vic.
(d) Lew.

4. Why do you think Quilla June wants to leave the city?
(a) The city is about to explode.
(b) The robots want her dead.
(c) She has killed her father.
(d) She is trapped in a boring sterile world with no fun.

5. What do the people of Topeka tell Vic he must do before they can use his help?
(a) Have a physical.
(b) Talk with Quilla June.
(c) Get to know Topeka.
(d) Find a wife.

6. What does the entrance dropshaft to the "downunder" look like?
(a) A rectangular monolith 30 feet wide.
(b) A golden castle gate.
(c) A submarine door.
(d) A shining black pillar 20 feet in diameter.

7. What mysterious object does Vic find after Quilla June leaves?
(a) An addressed letter.
(b) A small handgun.
(c) An indentity card.
(d) Some penicillin.

8. What happens to Vic as he is getting to know Topeka after about a week?
(a) He becomes angry that they haven't put him to work.
(b) He becomes very sad because he misses Blood.
(c) He becomes excited about staying.
(d) He becomes bored.

9. What other strong reaction does Vic have about the underground city?
(a) Anger.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Claustrophobia.

10. Where do Vic and Quilla June go in chapter ten?
(a) Back to the gymnasium.
(b) Back to the dropshaft.
(c) Back to the movie theater.
(d) Back to Topeka.

11. What important thing seems to be missing in the underground city?
(a) Food.
(b) Religion.
(c) Young men and women.
(d) Sex.

12. What did Vic ask Quilla June in the bedroom in chapter nine?
(a) If she had any food.
(b) Why she tricked him.
(c) If she wanted to leave with him.
(d) If she really loved him.

13. A major historical event influencing the story development of "A Boy and His Dog was?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) The 1st World War.
(c) The cold war.
(d) The 3rd World War.

14. Who is introduced to Vic as his first lady?
(a) An unknown woman.
(b) Cynthia Victoria.
(c) Quilla June.
(d) Quilla June's mother.

15. What does Blood threaten to do when Vic is leaving?
(a) Wait for him forever.
(b) Tell his parents.
(c) Find another boy.
(d) He will find a place to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quilla June do after she makes her demand in chapter ten?

2. At the end of the book, where are Blood and Vic headed?

3. Where does Vic carry Blood after they have eaten in chapter ten?

4. What one thing is missing in the "downunder"?

5. What does the sign say the population of Topeka is?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 496 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample