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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. What animal does Ish see in his neighbor's yard that doesn't seem to belong there?
(a) A goat.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A cow.
(d) A horse.

2. In Year Nine, (The Year of the Deaths) what causes almost everyone to
 become ill?
(a) Rotten food.
(b) Contaminated water.
(c) A visitor.
(d) A rat infestation.

3. What vegetable does Ish grow in his garden in Year Two of the Quick Years?
(a) Lettuce.
(b) Zucchini.
(c) Rhubarb.
(d) Carrots.

4. What instrument does Ish play in the "Year We Sang"?
(a) An accordion.
(b) A violin.
(c) A clarinet.
(d) A harmonica.

5. What is the name of Ish and Em's second child?
(a) Robert.
(b) Josey.
(c) Mary.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ish start carrying with him for protection after meeting a pack of dogs in his hometown?

2. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?

3. How do Ish and Em decide to mark the years?

4. In Year Five, the people create a "national pastime" out of avoiding 
what type of animal?

5. After Ish returns to the drunkard that he met in the city, the man ends up dying. What does Ish do with him ?

(see the answer key)

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