1. Why does Father take Caroline to the Methodist church?
(a) He is conducting reconnaissance before trying to get away.
(b) He wants to keep up appearances.
(c) He wants her to know her mother's religion.
(d) He misses being part of a church community.

2. What kind of people does Father say they do not want to meet at the railyard?
(a) Passengers.
(b) Police.
(c) Guards.
(d) Hoboes.

3. What new way is Father trying to disguise himself at the beginning of Part Five?
(a) He has shaved off his beard.
(b) He is wearing black eyeglass frames.
(c) He has bartered for a black backpack.
(d) He has dyed his hair.

4. What body part is Caroline missing in Part Eight?
(a) A finger.
(b) Her appendix.
(c) Her eyebrows.
(d) A toe.

5. When they get on the bus to leave the farm, how is Caroline disguised?
(a) She is wearing a baseball uniform.
(b) Her hair has been bleached blonde.
(c) Her clothes are padded to make her look heavier.
(d) Her hair is hidden inside a hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Caroline sees the "shredded paper people" using her and Father's old Coleman stove, what is it implied that these people are using the stove for?

2. What do Father and Caroline "borrow" from the cabin?

3. On the morning after they arrive back at the park, what does Caroline suggest they spend the day doing?

4. In Part Six, when Caroline goes inside to find Father hurt, what indication is there that he is not yet dead?

5. Who is "Chainsaw"?

(see the answer key)

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