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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Jem stops Scout from killing in the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird?"
(a) A butterfly.
(b) A roly-poly.
(c) A cat.
(d) A mouse.

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

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 there's nothing to be afraid of.
(d) That he can stay behind if he's scared.

4. What does Ellie say she felt about storms prior to the war?
(a) That they were exciting.
(b) That there was nothing really scary about them.
(c) That they made more work.
(d) That they were the scariest thing she'd experienced.

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

6. How many rounds are in the gun Ellie picks up when she's hiding from the officers?
(a) About twenty.
(b) The gun isn't loaded.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Only six.

7. What does Lee do with the radio when they are packing up to leave Hell?
(a) Puts it in a box and buries it.
(b) Wraps it in plastic and puts it in his pack.
(c) Wraps it in plastic and leaves it in one of the tents.
(d) Puts it in a box and leaves it in a secret cave where food is hidden. .

8. 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 toadstools.
(c) He'd shoot birds.
(d) He'd shoot wallabies.

9. Why does Ellie say they never camp directly beside a creek?
(a) Because there's a danger of flooding.
(b) Because there's a danger of snakes.
(c) Because people travel the creek banks and they are more likely to be found.
(d) Because the sound of running water will drown out other noises.

10. How does Ellie get out of the truck she's in after the blast shoves them back?
(a) Through the window.
(b) Through a hatch in the roof.
(c) Through the passenger door.
(d) Through the back.

11. How does Ellie get out of the truck once it stops moving?
(a) She goes through the back door.
(b) She goes through a hatch that opens under the truck.
(c) She goes through a hatch into the cab.
(d) She goes through a hatch that open on top of the truck.

12. Why does Fi say she doesn't want to go to Stratton?
(a) She might run into someone she knows.
(b) It's dangerous.
(c) It's too far from Hell.
(d) It's too far to travel.

13. Why does Ellie say she expected Lee to stand up for her when Kevin was angry at her?
(a) Because Homer did.
(b) Lee always stands up for anyone.
(c) Lee doesn't like Kevin.
(d) Lee hates arguments.

14. What happens each time a flight of bombers lands?
(a) A sound system pipes out the number of kills for each.
(b) Dozens of men get off the planes.
(c) Crews rush to put more bombs on the planes.
(d) Fuel trucks race out and fill the planes.

15. What does Ellie say are the two problems after the truck rams the jeep, killing the occupants?
(a) They are unable to keep driving and are too far away.
(b) They are stuck and their doors are jammed.
(c) Fi has lost her gun and Kevin has jumped out.
(d) They are too close and facing the wrong way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the trick Ellie demonstrates regarding the wombat?

2. Why does Ellie say Fi was lucky with regard to her parents?

3. What is Ellie's reaction when she realizes Homer is going to try to ram the fence?

4. Why does Fi say hiding in the truck is not an option for getting out of the hangar?

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

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