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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellie say a hero in a book would do to solve the problem of their hunger?
(a) Eat dirt.
(b) Drink a lot of water to fill his tummy.
(c) Catch a rabbit, fish, or dig up edible roots.
(d) Find a pack filled with food.

2. How does Ellie discover the first jeep is chasing them?
(a) The men in the jeep shoot at the truck.
(b) Fi screams and points it out.
(c) Lee points it out.
(d) She sees it in the rearview mirror.

3. Ellie compares the Wirrawee Airfield to what?
(a) A bear's cave.
(b) A lion's den.
(c) A bad guy's hideout.
(d) A wasp nest.

4. 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.

5. Who suggests the group hid inside the truck once they realize they can't get away without being seen?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Fi.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Homer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellie imagine is crawling on her scalp when she's under the piles of felt in the back of the truck?

2. How many tankers are there fueling planes when Ellie and the others drive toward the planes?

3. How does Ellie know they are being shot at as she and the others are getting into the big garbage truck?

4. How does Ellie get a gun once she's in the back of the truck?

5. Why does Ellie say she hopes they are taken to Wirrawee if they are captured?

(see the answer key)

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