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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While driving back home after his cross-country trip, what animals does Ish notice have disappeared?
(a) Deer and elk.
(b) Cats and dogs.
(c) Chickens and ducks.
(d) Snakes and other reptiles.

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 flashing hand of cards.
(c) A line of stars.
(d) A galloping horse.

3. On his way back to the city, Ish breaks into a fine home. What does he do while he is there?
(a) Makes himself breakfast.
(b) Empties the jewelry cabinet.
(c) Listens to a voice on the radio.
(d) Stays for several nights.

4. What can Joey do better than any of the other children?
(a) Read.
(b) Run.
(c) Fight.
(d) Draw.

5. What animal does Ish see running in the highway after the virus strikes?
(a) A mountain lion.
(b) A horse.
(c) A goat.
(d) A coyote.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event affects the house of Ish's neighbor that Ish refuses to fix?

3. What is the name of Ish and Em's second child?

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

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

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