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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. We find out in chapter nine why Quilla was sent to the surface to get boys. Why was she sent to get boys?
(a) Provide protection for the Topekans.
(b) Impregnate the women in Topeka.
(c) Marry the women in Topeka.
(d) Find food for Topeka.

3. What does Vic decide in chapter 9 that he doesn't want to do to Quilla June?
(a) Find her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Sleep with her.
(d) Kill her.

4. What does Vic tell Blood when he leaves for the "downunder"?
(a) "I will never see you again."
(b) "Please come with me."
(c) "Don't wait for me."
(d) "I will be back soon."

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

6. How is Vic's thinking during chapter six?
(a) It is extremely logical.
(b) It is not logical.
(c) It is very wise.
(d) He must be in love.

7. What warning that Blood gives to Vic keeps coming back to haunt him while he is exploring the "downunder"?
(a) That he will be killed.
(b) That the Roverpak will find him.
(c) That he will find Quilla June.
(d) That he will not be able to return to the surface.

8. What do the people of Topeka really need?
(a) Skirmishers.
(b) Food.
(c) Men who can fight.
(d) Certain kinds of men.

9. What does the sign say the population of Topeka is?
(a) 158,000.
(b) 5013.
(c) 22,860.
(d) 280.

10. "A Boy and His Dog" was written during what decade?
(a) The 1960's.
(b) The 1940's.
(c) The 1990's.
(d) Between 2010 and 2020.

11. If this is a story about love, who do you suppose loves the most?
(a) Vic's love for Blood.
(b) Blood's unconditional love for Vic.
(c) Quilla June's love for Vic.
(d) Vic's love for Quilla June.

12. What big difference does Vic notice about Topeka that makes it different from the surface world?
(a) There is no technology.
(b) It is very mundane.
(c) It is very windy.
(d) It is very bright.

13. Does Vic come to understand love better by the end of the book?
(a) Maybe.
(b) He understands love very well.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

14. What year best describes when these events in this story could have occurred?
(a) 8200.
(b) 1602.
(c) 1984.
(d) 2024.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Topeka look like?

2. Why do the people of Topeka need Vic?

3. What would be the best word to describe Vic's emotion as he travels into the city?

4. A major historical event influencing the story development of "A Boy and His Dog was?

5. What will the object Quilla June left behind help Vic do?

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