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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ish meet when he is loading up his station wagon for his cross-country trip?
(a) A woman who asks to accompany him.
(b) An angry crowd.
(c) A dog.
(d) A crazy man.

2. 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're trying to restart the government.
(b) They are afraid of the outside world.
(c) Their family is buried nearby.
(d) They can find everything they need within walking distance.

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

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?
(a) Murderer.
(b) Beware of plague.
(c) Stay away.
(d) Looter.

5. During the Quick Years, the community tries to start a church. From what "church" does Maurine think Ish gets his ideas?
(a) The Skeptic Church.
(b) The Methodist Church.
(c) The Church of Christ.
(d) The Catholic Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. While driving home from Black Creek, what does Ish see on the side of the road?

2. What event occurs during the Year of Woodcarving that has a very
 negative effect on Ish?

3. What does Em think of Princess?

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

5. What does Ish find when he arrives home after his trip to the east coast?

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