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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Ish's trip to the east, he meets a small family in Arkansas. What are they doing?
(a) Building a house.
(b) Trying to start a car.
(c) Raising animals and crops.
(d) Traveling toward the coast.

2. How many children did Em have before the virus?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

3. When Ish stays with the couple that he meets in the eastern city, he finds they will not leave. Why does Ish think they won't leave?
(a) They are afraid of the outside world.
(b) They can find everything they need within walking distance.
(c) They're trying to restart the government.
(d) Their family is buried nearby.

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

5. What event affects the house of Ish's neighbor that Ish refuses to fix?
(a) A clogged drain.
(b) An electrical fire.
(c) A severe storm.
(d) Ish wrecking his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. While exploring the city, Ish finds a body hanging from a telephone pole. What does the sign say that is attached to the body?

2. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?

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

4. Why does Em move to Ish's house?

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

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