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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While exploring the city, Ish finds a body hanging from a telephone pole. What does the sign say that is attached to the body?
(a) Murderer.
(b) Beware of plague.
(c) Looter.
(d) Stay away.

2. In Year Five, the people create a "national pastime" out of avoiding 
what type of animal?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Lions.
(c) Hyenas.
(d) Bulls.

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

4. While exploring the city, Ish meets a drunkard. What is the man's name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Ben.
(c) Barlow.
(d) Asher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After saving Ish from the fire, what does Jack run back into the house to rescue?

2. While Ish is traveling to the east coast, he kills an animal, eating its liver afterward. What kind of animal does Ish kill?

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

4. After the fires, when Ish and the young men make camp, what building does Ish notice has escaped the fires?

5. When Ish heads to the east coast, what does he attach to the back of his car?

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