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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Homer say he wants to go to Stratton?
(a) They might find another target.
(b) He hopes to find supplies there.
(c) It's nearer Hell.
(d) His parents might be there.

2. Why does Ellie say both she and Fi are trying not to yell at Homer?
(a) They don't want to hurt his feelings.
(b) He couldn't hear them anyway.
(c) He needs his attention on driving.
(d) He gets angry when people yell.

3. How does Ellie alert Homer when she finds their possessions on the ground?
(a) Calls out.
(b) Waves.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Radios.

4. Why does Ellie say they left the radio at Grandma's house in the opening pages of chapter sixteen?
(a) They can't risk the kids getting it.
(b) The radio is too heavy for them to carry.
(c) They want Kevin to use it while they are away.
(d) They are afraid it will rain and the radio will get wet.

5. What is Ellie's reaction when she realizes Homer is going to try to ram the fence?
(a) She doesn't believe the truck is big enough to break through.
(b) She believes it's the right thing.
(c) She believes the truck will turn over.
(d) She knows they won't make it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rounds are in the gun Ellie picks up when she's hiding from the officers?

2. What does Kevin find in the little storage room?

3. What happens to distract the officers so that Ellie has time to close the door to the barracks?

4. Why does Ellie say it's bad that Kevin and Fi have lost their backpacks?

5. What was the activity Homer sometimes did with a rifle when he was young?

(see the answer key)

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