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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 & 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellie do when they encounter a wombat on the trail?
(a) Slows down.
(b) Kicks it.
(c) Shoots it.
(d) Walks past it.

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

3. What does Ellie say to Kevin that she says is "stupid and unforgivable?"
(a) That he's a baby.
(b) That they're all scared.
(c) That he can stay behind if he's scared.
(d) That there's nothing to be afraid of.

4. What does Ellie say was wrong with their water system on the farm the time they'd faced a wild fire?
(a) Wasps has built a nest in the housing.
(b) A snake died in the pipe.
(c) The electricity went off.
(d) A mouse chewed the electric cord in half.

5. Which of the following does Ellie NOT mention as having been dumped at the tip?
(a) Piles of books.
(b) Exploded bottles.
(c) A computer.
(d) A car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Homer have that helps get Lee and Fi out of the truck?

2. What does Ellie and the others see coming toward them when they are driving down the runway after the explosion?

3. What is the first thing Ellie does after killing the two officers?

4. Where do Ellie and the others hide when the trucks arrive at the dump?

5. Why does Ellie say both she and Fi are trying not to yell at Homer?

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