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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. After the fires in the city, Ish hides in a cave. What does Ish think is the most likely breed of the dogs in the cave?
(a) Boxer.
(b) Sheepdog.
(c) Shelty.
(d) Wolf.

2. What does Ish see while he is being carried to the bridge that he cries out for, and the boys bring to him?
(a) An old camera.
(b) A rusted lantern.
(c) A dusty book.
(d) A red flower.

3. When Ish heads to the east coast, what does he attach to the back of his car?
(a) A boat.
(b) A motorcycle.
(c) An American flag.
(d) A trailer.

4. What does Ish start carrying with him for protection after meeting a pack of dogs in his hometown?
(a) A hand-held radio.
(b) A firearm.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A loud bullhorn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ish worried about the couple he stays with in the eastern city?

2. What does Ish find when he arrives home after his trip to the east coast?

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

4. Toward the end of the book, Ish hears one of the boys whistling. What tune is he whistling?

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

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