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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ezra keep with him though he no longer needs it?
(a) His mask.
(b) An inhaler.
(c) A cane.
(d) A small detector.

2. What doesn't Nyle tell Muncie about the puppy?
(a) That it is a present for Gran.
(b) That it has no name yet.
(c) That it belongs to Ezra.
(d) That it has radiation poisoning.

3. What do Nyle and Ezra do every night?
(a) Card wool.
(b) Yoga to strengthen Nyle's body.
(c) Train Shep.
(d) Their homework together at the kitchen table.

4. What happens after Nyle reads a paper to Ezra?
(a) He tells her it is astonishing.
(b) He says it needs some work.
(c) He is sure she will be able to publish it.
(d) He throws his paper away.

5. Who shows up while Nyle is still alone?
(a) Muncie.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) Ripley.
(d) Shep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ripley start crying?

2. What does Ezra describe so well?

3. Why are the farm inhabitants fairly safe from radiation?

4. What does Nyle motion Ezra to do?

5. What is Nyla's assignment for History?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Nyle and Ezra are awkward with each other when put in a position that it seems they must acknowledge something about their relationship?

2. How does Nyle and Gran's discussion about the Trent's future show Nyle's continued maturing?

3. What is ironic about Nyle's response to Ezra's announcement about school?

4. Do you think the government would be as unresponsive in "real" life to people caught in a nuclear accident such as the one that happens in this story?

5. Why do you think Ezra stiffens up when they come close to the house and there is smoke?

6. What is the difference in the way Nyle and Ezra interpret Nyle's history assignment?

7. How does Ezra respond to the sirens they hear, and why do you think he reacts the way he does?

8. How does Nyle react to the idea of Ezra wearing Gramps clothing and what do you think is the reason for her reaction?

9. What is a theme that appears in this chapter, which has appeared in previous chapters and give an example of how the theme is illustrated.

10. Describe the altercation between Ripley and the three friends.

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