1. On his way back to the city, Ish breaks into a fine home. What does he do while he is there?
(a) Empties the jewelry cabinet.
(b) Stays for several nights.
(c) Listens to a voice on the radio.
(d) Makes himself breakfast.

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

3. While Ish is alone in his house and pondering civilization, what does he decide he will never be?
(a) A murderer.
(b) A god.
(c) A survivor.
(d) A leader.

4. What does Ish find when he arrives home after his trip to the east coast?
(a) Someone has been in his home.
(b) His parents left him a note.
(c) His door is broken.
(d) His note is untouched.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ish meets the family in Arkansas, the author talks about the fall of mankind. Who does the writer say will truly be saddened by the death of man?

2. While Ish is traveling to the east coast, he kills an animal, eating its liver afterward. What kind of animal does Ish kill?

3. What animal does Ish see running in the highway after the virus strikes?

4. While driving through the Mojave desert, why does Ish stop his car in the middle?

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

(see the answer key)

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