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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a synonym for exodus as used in the following sentence? Rather than building a new civilization, the mass exodus from Earth is simply rebuilding the Earth.
(a) Mass departure
(b) Flight
(c) Denial
(d) Trip

2. What do the two men discussing the war believe will happen to the people who are living on Mars?
(a) They will refuse to return to Earth
(b) They will return to Earth
(c) They will find another planet on which to hide
(d) They will all be killed

3. What dilemma do Williams and his crew face?
(a) Proving the distance between Mars and Earth
(b) Proving themselves not to be psychotic
(c) Proving themselves to be Martians
(d) Communicating through telepathy

4. What happens on Mars to dissipate loneliness?
(a) Governmental control is not present
(b) Martians are welcoming
(c) Crime and criminal activity increase
(d) More people come

5. Which of the following characters offers to take Silly's place as a worker?
(a) Belter
(b) Teece
(c) Silly
(d) Grandpa Quartermain

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teece tell Belter will happen to the rocket?

2. What animal kills Garrett as he comes to investigate the House of Usher?

3. Which word below describes what the boys realize about their game?

4. What does Pikes substitute for Garrett after he is killed?

5. How old is the house Mr. and Mrs. K live in?

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