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

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

3. Why is Ish worried about the couple he stays with in the eastern city?
(a) There is a dangerous gang nearby.
(b) Their water supply is low.
(c) A harsh winter is coming.
(d) They don't know how to defend themselves.

4. 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?
(a) Any remaining people.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Lice.
(d) Housepets.

5. What does Ish notice is peculiar about one of the towns he visits on his drive home from Black Creek?
(a) An unfriendly, dirty man is yellilng at him.
(b) His car is making a strange noise.
(c) All the people are gone.
(d) People are hiding in the courthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ish and Em come together, something happens that makes Ish panic, but Em turns it into a game. What happens?

2. On his trip back to his hometown from the east coast, Ish has to drive a long way around something. What causes Ish to detour?

3. After Ish finds out Em is pregnant, what does he use to determine the end of the year?

4. When Ish decides to take a cross-country trip, what is the reason he decides to go?

5. What is the name of the city where Ish ends his trip to the east?

(see the answer key)

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