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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ish first find out about the virus?
(a) A handwritten note on a body.
(b) A newspaper headline.
(c) A crackling radio station.
(d) A thief.

2. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?
(a) The temperature.
(b) A galloping horse.
(c) A flashing hand of cards.
(d) A line of stars.

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

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

5. While scavenging for food in his hometown, what item of food does Ish find to be inedible because of mice and weevils?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Flour.
(c) Salt.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ish meet when he is loading up his station wagon for his cross-country trip?

2. What does Ish start carrying with him for protection after meeting a pack of dogs in his hometown?

3. What do the older members of the community notice that 
they think "pushes back the darkness" a little?

4. While exploring the city, Ish meets a drunkard. What is the man's name?

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

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