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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. In Year Sixteen, what do Mary and Ralph decide to do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Go look for other people.
(c) Start a new village.
(d) Run away from home.

2. In the beginning, how does Ish go about finding other people?
(a) Shoots a pistol in the air.
(b) Honks his car horn.
(c) Waits at a grocery store.
(d) Puts up a flag.

3. What insects invade Ish's home while he is living alone?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Flies.
(c) Bees.
(d) Ants.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?

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

3. What can Joey do better than any of the other children?

4. What do the young men think is important for Ish to do before he dies?

5. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?

(see the answer key)

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