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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 do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?
(a) Because of something that Ish finds.
(b) For protection.
(c) Because they're afraid she will run away.
(d) Because they have seen a strange man who won't speak with them.

2. 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) Housepets.
(b) Lice.
(c) Any remaining people.
(d) Livestock.

3. 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.

4. During Ish's trip to the east, he meets a small family in Arkansas. What are they doing?
(a) Building a house.
(b) Trying to start a car.
(c) Raising animals and crops.
(d) Traveling toward the coast.

5. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?
(a) Ish is driving outside the city with his radio off.
(b) Ish is in a coma.
(c) Ish is camping on the beach and fishing.
(d) Ish is in the country doing research.

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 Em demonstrate to Ish that children are necessary?

3. How does Ish find Em?

4. While driving back home after his cross-country trip, what animals does Ish notice have disappeared?

5. How many children did Em have before the virus?

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