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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ish first find out about the virus?
(a) A newspaper headline.
(b) A handwritten note on a body.
(c) A crackling radio station.
(d) A thief.

2. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?
(a) Ish is in the country doing research.
(b) Ish is driving outside the city with his radio off.
(c) Ish is camping on the beach and fishing.
(d) Ish is in a coma.

3. While Ish is alone in his house and pondering civilization, what does he decide he will never be?
(a) A survivor.
(b) A god.
(c) A leader.
(d) A murderer.

4. While scavenging for food in his hometown, what item of food does Ish find to be inedible because of mice and weevils?
(a) Flour.
(b) Salt.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Sugar.

5. When Ish drives to a certain building after finding out Em is pregnant, 
how does he manage to get inside?
(a) He finds an open window.
(b) He chops the door off its hinges.
(c) He breaks in through a window.
(d) He finds a door that was left ajar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning, how does Ish go about finding other people?

2. On his way back to the city, Ish breaks into a fine home. What does he do while he is there?

3. Where does Ish drive when he finds out Em is pregnant?

4. What does Ish become obsessed with doing while the city is being overrun by a certain kind of animal?

5. Why does Ish worry about being with Em at first?

(see the answer key)

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