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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lee say they can't jump out of the truck while it's moving?
(a) The trucks following them would see them.
(b) The door is locked from the outside.
(c) The driver would see them in the rearview mirror.
(d) They can't be sure where they are going.

3. How far does Ellie estimate they've traveled in their first hour on the river?
(a) Six kilometers.
(b) Eight kilometers.
(c) Fifteen kilometers.
(d) Twelve kilometers.

4. What does Homer do the moment Ellie makes the jump from the cab of the truck to the back?
(a) Swerves.
(b) Speeds up.
(c) Slows down.
(d) Shouts at her to be careful.

5. What time is it when the group gets back to Ellie's Grandma's after butchering the lamb?
(a) Just after eight o'clock.
(b) Almost dawn.
(c) Almost noon.
(d) Almost midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ellie usually hate the idea of having a map?

2. What does Lee do with the radio when they are packing up to leave Hell?

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

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

5. What does Ellie tell Lee as she leaves the yard to look around during the night?

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