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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11 - 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator begin to consider doing in order to stay on the Island an try to get close to Mysty?
(a) Transfer to Unibe.
(b) Quit school and get a job on the Island.
(c) Take a semester off school.
(d) Move into Alex's place full time.

2. Why were people not too worried about the infections in the beginning?
(a) It only seemed to affect the very young.
(b) It only seemed to affect the very rich.
(c) It only seemed to affect the very sick.
(d) It only seemed to affect the very old.

3. What are some things Mysty picked on the narrator for when they first met?
(a) He could not dance and he did not drink.
(b) He could not handle his liquor and he didn't smoke.
(c) He was poor and his clothes were outdated.
(d) He was too American and his Spanish was lousy.

4. What happens between the narrator and Mysty while dancing together for the first time?
(a) They hug.
(b) They kiss.
(c) They awkwardly look around.
(d) They get into an argument.

5. Where did Mysty and her mother and stepfather live for 5 years?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Miami.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the narrator doing when "the world came to an end" (1)?

2. What did the narrator realize about Alex after spending time with him on the Island?

3. Where was the narrator dancing with Alex at the end of the story?

4. How tall was Alex?

5. What is the name of the place the narrator spent much of his time thanks to his friend, Alex?

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