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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 & 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many soldiers are in the group that runs past Ellie and the others as they are hiding?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Ten.

4. What does Ellie do for Fi the morning after their arrival at her Grandma's house?
(a) Brushes her hair.
(b) Takes her tuen at watch.
(c) Brings her breakfast.
(d) Gives her a haircut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee say the soldiers are doing?

2. Why does Ellie say Lee is "burning" for action?

3. How long does Ellie remain in her hiding place after the others are motioning for her to join them?

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

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

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