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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Munice interpret Nyla's reluctance to talk?
(a) That Nyla is taking what Ripley said seriously.
(b) That Nyla is not feeling well.
(c) That Nyla doesn't like talking through her mask.
(d) That Nyla has a secret.

2. Of what does Ezra's speaking just once remind Mrs. Trent?
(a) A passage in the Torah.
(b) Of the need to keep Ezra from knowing about his father.
(c) Her husband's passing.
(d) That Ezra used to be such a talker.

3. What does Nyla decide she can do to help Ezra?
(a) Play checkers with him.
(b) Draw pictures of her dog.
(c) Read to him.
(d) Sing to him.

4. What brings up the topic of the nuclear accident?
(a) Seeing the towers of the power plant.
(b) A book about death and belonging.
(c) Seeing all the masks the kids are wearing.
(d) Talking about Ezra.

5. What would Nyla have to do if the wind shifts?
(a) Leave behind all her treasures.
(b) Wear a radiation suit along with her mask.
(c) Get all the sheep into the barn.
(d) Help grandma move Mrs. Trent and Ezra.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where are the mother and son in the back room?

2. What is the real reason Nyle declines Muncie's invitation?

3. What does Nyle want to know?

4. What does Ezra do when Nyla introduces herself?

5. What does Gran say Nyle needs to do?

(see the answer key)

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