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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Quick Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Em think of Princess?
(a) That she needs to stay somewhere else.
(b) That she is beautiful.
(c) She wants to keep her for herself.
(d) She can't stand her.

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

3. During the Quick Years, the community tries to start a church. From what "church" does Maurine think Ish gets his ideas?
(a) The Methodist Church.
(b) The Church of Christ.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The Skeptic Church.

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

5. How does Em demonstrate to Ish that children are necessary?
(a) She lights a match and blows it out.
(b) She shows him old pictures of her family.
(c) She digs the roots out of a rose bush.
(d) She shows him how hard it is to work the garden alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?

2. In the beginning, how does Ish go about finding other people?

3. What event occurs during the Year of Woodcarving that has a very
 negative effect on Ish?

4. After Ish returns to the drunkard that he met in the city, the man ends up dying. What does Ish do with him ?

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

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