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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 & 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellie say she felt about storms prior to the war?
(a) That they made more work.
(b) That they were the scariest thing she'd experienced.
(c) That they were exciting.
(d) That there was nothing really scary about them.

2. What was the activity Homer sometimes did with a rifle when he was young?
(a) He'd shoot birds.
(b) He'd shoot toadstools.
(c) He'd shoot cans filled with petrol.
(d) He'd shoot wallabies.

3. Why does Ellie say they never camp directly beside a creek?
(a) Because people travel the creek banks and they are more likely to be found.
(b) Because there's a danger of snakes.
(c) Because there's a danger of flooding.
(d) Because the sound of running water will drown out other noises.

4. Where do Ellie and the others hide when the trucks arrive at the dump?
(a) Behind some bushes.
(b) In a gorge.
(c) In the woods.
(d) In a shed.

5. Who does Ellie say had gone on some mystery flights before the war?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Mathers.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Byers.
(d) Ellie and her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellie say is happening in camp when she returns after the walk at the beginning of chapter three?

2. What happens each time a flight of bombers lands?

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

4. What does Homer say when Colonel Finley asks if there's anything he can do for them?

5. What does Fi want to do before the group leaves Hell?

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