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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Ish drive when he finds out Em is pregnant?

4. On his way back to town after his illness, what does Ish do when he reaches Johnson's?

5. During Ish's trip to the east, he meets a small family in Arkansas. What are they doing?

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