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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. Why does Em move to Ish's house?
(a) He lives in a safer area of the city.
(b) He has a greater supply of food.
(c) He doesn't want to move his books.
(d) Her house is too small for all of them.

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?
(a) A flooded road.
(b) A man with a rifle.
(c) A broken bridge.
(d) Massive wildfires.

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

4. What is the name of the city where Ish ends his trip to the east?
(a) New York.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Pittsburgh.

5. What does Em say Ish can do to help her with childbirth?
(a) Stay away.
(b) Provide hot water and clean sheets.
(c) Find medicine.
(d) Read books about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. At one point, Ish considers suicide, but there is one particular reason he decides not to kill himself. What gives Ish the will to live?

2. How does Ish first find out about the virus?

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

4. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?

5. When Ish decides to drive over the bridge, what sight prevents him from going to the other city?

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