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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. Why do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?
(a) Because they have seen a strange man who won't speak with them.
(b) For protection.
(c) Because of something that Ish finds.
(d) Because they're afraid she will run away.

2. What does Em think of Princess?
(a) That she is beautiful.
(b) She can't stand her.
(c) That she needs to stay somewhere else.
(d) She wants to keep her for herself.

3. While exploring the city, Ish meets a drunkard. What is the man's name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Barlow.
(c) Asher.
(d) Ben.

4. When Ish is alone in the cabin, what disturbs him?
(a) Wild dogs fighting outside at night.
(b) A strong wind rocking the house.
(c) An explosion in the valley.
(d) Two men coming inside.

5. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?
(a) The temperature.
(b) A galloping horse.
(c) A line of stars.
(d) A flashing hand of cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Out of all the people Ish finds at first, which of these is the most friendly?

2. What insects invade Ish's home while he is living alone?

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?

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

5. At the end of Chapter Two, Ish makes a list of the reasons he will survive better than many of the people he meets. Why does Ish believe he is better prepared to survive?

(see the answer key)

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