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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the war limited to the Northern hemisphere?
(a) nothing south of the equator was considered important
(b) the southern hemisphere was not a threat to the north
(c) that was planned for much later
(d) it happened too fast to move south

2. How does Lt. Sunderstrom go ashore at Elliott Bay?
(a) in a radiation suit
(b) in a mini-sub
(c) in a plastic bubble
(d) in a space suit

3. What is Mary's chief concern at this point?
(a) the safety of the baby
(b) being prepared for company
(c) keeping the family together
(d) writing letters to family and friends

4. What social gathering have Peter and Mary just hosted as the story opens?
(a) a formal dinner
(b) a sock hop
(c) a family reunion
(d) a barbecue

5. What will happen when the radiation covers the Southern hemisphere?
(a) everyone on Earth will be dead
(b) rabbits and dogs will die first
(c) it will be safe to head north
(d) global warming will cause floods

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are they not sure about the radiation sickness in Cape Town?

2. What does the Prime Minister say they want from Dwight and his crew?

3. Meanwhile, what is John Osbourne doing?

4. What does Mary do to protect the baby from the measles?

5. Why are they quarantined on the Scorpion for a few days?

(see the answer key)

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