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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the fire made on the night Brooder dies?
(a) To cremate Brooder Walker.
(b) To cremate the dead baby.
(c) To burn the dog that Riddley killed.
(d) To stay warm.

2. Who was at the digging in Chapter 5 when Riddley arrived?
(a) The Bernt Arse Pack.
(b) Lorna Elswint.
(c) Nimbel Potter.
(d) Chalker Marchman and an albino.

3. After he splits the atom, why doesn't Eusa know how many changes there are to come?
(a) The writing with the numbers was destroyed.
(b) The Little Man won't tell him.
(c) He never knew how many changes there would be.
(d) Eusa's wife had the information with her.

4. Why do the villagers join hands around a fire?
(a) To talk about Brooder's life.
(b) To celebrate the killing of the dog.
(c) To pray for protection from bad luck.
(d) To pray for a good harvest.

5. Who do the narrator and his companions pass as they walk by with their prize on the first day of the novel?
(a) A clever looking bloke.
(b) The Hart of the Wood.
(c) The chard coal burners.
(d) A man, woman, and child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the object fell that the men were trying to get out of the hole intact?

2. How many more changes will there be after the atom is split in the written Eusa story?

3. What is the 1st knowing that Lorna refers to?

4. What is the usual procedure for getting large objects out of holes?

5. Which of the Eusa showmen is said to be one who interprets things?

(see the answer key)

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