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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Darryl?
(a) The man who ran the dump before the war.
(b) The man who dug out the Aga Ellie's father had dumped.
(c) Ellie's uncle.
(d) The man who always traded junk with Ellie's dad.

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

3. What kind of vegetable does Ellie say Kevin looks like after they announce their plans to attack the airport?
(a) An eggplant.
(b) A Jerusalem artichoke.
(c) A squash.
(d) A butter bean.

4. Why does Ellie say Lee is "burning" for action?
(a) He hates the invading army.
(b) He found out his parents have been died.
(c) He is seeking revenge for the loss of his farm.
(d) He is always anxious to be moving.

5. Where does Ellie say she knows they aren't going?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Tahiti.
(c) London.
(d) Stratton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ellie say she expected Lee to stand up for her when Kevin was angry at her?

2. How does Ellie get out of the truck once it stops moving?

3. Ellie compares the Wirrawee Airfield to what?

4. What does Ellie say the first fuel tanker looks like as it "lumbers" toward the plane?

5. How does Ellie get out of the truck she's in after the blast shoves them back?

(see the answer key)

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