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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 & 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the river Ellie and the others use to get farther from the airport?
(a) The Bluegill.
(b) The Journey.
(c) The Heron.
(d) The Mississippi.

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

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

5. Why does Ellie say there doesn't seem to be much colonization in Stratton?
(a) The people revolted and many died.
(b) There have been too many air raids.
(c) There aren't enough soldiers to keep an eye on them.
(d) There isn't enough work to keep people employed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Fi says to Ellie when Ellie relieves her at watch after cooking the lamb?

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

3. How many men are approaching the barn with guns?

4. How is Ellie first alerted the jeep is on its way to the ford?

5. Ellie compares the Wirrawee Airfield to what?

(see the answer key)

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