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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ezra do when he sees the new puppy Nyle gets him?
(a) Immediately puts it in the bed with him.
(b) Says it's the best present he's ever had.
(c) Screams that it's radioactive.
(d) Names it Shep's girl.

2. How is it clear that Ezra has improved?
(a) His breathing is not labored.
(b) He has a good appetite.
(c) He is able to carry on a conversation.
(d) His coloring is better.

3. What does Nyle decide to add to the farm?
(a) A new feeding trough.
(b) A new ram.
(c) A guard dog.
(d) A horse to replace the pony Mr. Harris bought for Muncie.

4. What does Ezra put in his arms?
(a) The puppy.
(b) A stack of books.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The bedspread.

5. What does Nyle want to know?
(a) If Ezra and his mother should have left sooner.
(b) If her father died quickly.
(c) If Ezra has any chance to live.
(d) If the people nearby should have stayed or left.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Muncie asking Nyle?

2. What is Ezra doing when Nyla comes into his room?

3. What brings up the topic of the nuclear accident?

4. What book does Ezra choose out of Nyle's collection?

5. Why doesn't I'll answer Muncie's question?

(see the answer key)

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