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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. In Year Five, the people create a "national pastime" out of avoiding 
what type of animal?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Lions.
(c) Hyenas.
(d) Bulls.

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

3. In the Quick Years, which new discovery or hobby causes the children to be so delighted 
they name Year Ten after it?
(a) Racing.
(b) Kite-flying.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Fishing.

4. While driving home from Black Creek, what does Ish see on the side of the road?
(a) A burning building.
(b) A dead body.
(c) A blinking road sign.
(d) Two children, walking alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Ish see in his neighbor's yard that doesn't seem to belong there?

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

3. What can Joey do better than any of the other children?

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

5. What does Em think of Princess?

(see the answer key)

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