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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was lot ninety-six?
(a) A pair of geese.
(b) A pair of blond girls.
(c) A pair of blond boys.
(d) A pair of shoes.

2. Why did the chair bearers say nothing?
(a) They had no tongues.
(b) They are indifferent.
(c) They are deaf.
(d) They are robots.

3. Who is Captain Krausa?
(a) The skipper of the Sisu.
(b) The sargeant for the Sargon.
(c) The harbormaster.
(d) The grocer on the corner.

4. To Thorby what was the time between two sleeps?
(a) He has no concept of time.
(b) A month.
(c) A day.
(d) A week.

5. What was more expensive than lot ninety-seven?
(a) The ship's bill.
(b) The feed bill.
(c) The stamp tax.
(d) The interest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Captain Krausa propose to take Thorby to the ship?

2. Baslim began teaching Thorby to do what?

3. What caused the beggar to believe the boy was not docile?

4. What does it mean to be "shortened"?

5. Why was Thorby not considered part of the underworld?

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