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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank lay the motorcycles down?
(a) To work on the chains.
(b) So they won't fall over in a quake.
(c) To drain the gas out of the tanks completely.
(d) To do an oil change.

2. Who meets Tim and Eileen at the observatory?
(a) Tim's boss.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Marty Robbins.
(d) No one.

3. Who is Delores?
(a) Barry's sister.
(b) Barry's secretary and lover.
(c) Harvey's wife.
(d) Harvey's camera woman.

4. Where do Tim and Eileen almost drive off the road?
(a) They are on foot and not driving.
(b) Right after leaving Tujunga.
(c) When they are almost to the observatory.
(d) At a collapsed road.

5. What does Tim share with Eileen?
(a) Cheese and crackers.
(b) A ham sandwich.
(c) A tip from his boss.
(d) His flashlight batteries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Eric Larsen and his partner, Investigator Harris, come upon?

2. Where does Dr. Sharps' group decide to meet?

3. Who arrives as Harvey is almost asleep?

4. What is Delores expecting?

5. Who wants help to retaliate upon China?

Short Essay Questions

1. What policy does Jellison and his cohorts decide upon and do you agree with them?

2. What do Tim and Eileen find when they arrive at Tujunga and what is the implication?

3. How do Tim and Eileen use a clever ruse to make their way through the hysterical crowds?

4. What demonstrates that the women are handling the situation quite well?

5. Why do most scientists misjudge the path of the comet before it hits earth?

6. Who finds Harvey and what do they do?

7. Define the literary term "comic relief" and give an example of it from this section.

8. How are Harvey and Gordie somewhat similar in their financial situations?

9. Briefly describe Tim and Eileen's journey by car to the observatory.

10. Identify who you think are the protagonist(s), antagonist(s) and two or three secondary characters and why.

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