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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. Why does Nyle come back outside?
(a) She can't stand being cooped up because she is so restless.
(b) She hears sirens.
(c) She hears Shep howling.
(d) She is hot.

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

3. For what does Ezra thank Nyle?
(a) For helping him recover.
(b) For sticking by him.
(c) For the puppy.
(d) For her understanding.

4. After Nyle takes another seat, what happens?
(a) Muncie removes her pack and lets another student sit beside her.
(b) Muncie stares at Nyle as if to ask why she didn't sit by her.
(c) Muncie puts on her headset and gets into her own world.
(d) Nyle begins to talk to another girl.

5. What does the puppy do on its second night with the sheep?
(a) Watches them as if he doesn't know what to do.
(b) Goes and gets warm among the herd.
(c) Plays with a lamb.
(d) Chases them all over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyle pretend?

2. Why does Nyle learn to cook?

3. What do they name the puppy?

4. What does Nyle do as Ezra walks into the kitchen?

5. What doesn't Nyle tell Muncie about the puppy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is admirable about Uncle Lemmy's choices after the nuclear disaster?

2. How does Muncie respond to Nyle finally telling her about Ezra? Do you think Muncie's response is reasonable?

3. How does Ripley demonstrate that he is a bully?

4. How is Nyle still avoiding making things right with Muncie?

5. What gets Nyle thinking about her father and why is she mad at him (though, perhaps she unconscious of the reason)?

6. What happens that probably garners sympathy for Ripley on the part of the characters and readers?

7. How does Muncie prove that despite her ups and downs with her friendship with Nyle she is a true friend?

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 the difference in the way Nyle and Ezra interpret Nyle's history assignment?

10. How does Muncie try to prepare Nyle for Ezra's possible death?

(see the answer keys)

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