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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wasteland Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following ailments does not befall the first pilot in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) His stomach isn't able to digest food.
(b) His body develops a nervous tic.
(c) His hair turns white.
(d) His voice goes mute.

2. What happens to Satoris at the end of the story "All the Dead Pilots"?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He is kicked out of the Army.
(c) He forgives Spoomer.
(d) He is captured by enemy soldiers.

3. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

4. Although she is beautiful, which of the following adjectives best describes Herman Basket's sister?
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Fat.
(c) Rude.
(d) Lazy.

5. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) One day.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is David Hogganbeck when he nearly loses his life in competition?

2. In the story "Victory," what country is the man visiting when he pretends to be an aristocrat?

3. Why does the president decide to hold a "mock trial" for the Indian chief's nephew?

4. When Alec Gray loses his job, where is he forced to bathe?

5. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?

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