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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he runs away, what does Riddley learn about the 1 Big 1 and the Master Chaynjis?
(a) That the Eusa folk know how to make the 1 Big 1.
(b) That Mr. Clevver made the 1 Big 1.
(c) That the 1 Big 1 will happen again.
(d) That Goodparley and Orfing know how to make the 1 Big 1.

2. What do Riddley and Lissener talk about as they walk on their first evening together?
(a) Dreams.
(b) How Riddley's father died.
(c) Why Riddley ran away from his work group.
(d) How Lissener got in the hole.

3. What is the usual procedure for getting large objects out of holes?
(a) Men would get in the hole with pick axes and break the object apart.
(b) Drop large rocks from a crane and break the object into pieces.
(c) If the object was really large, they simply had to leave it in the hole.
(d) Lift the object out using all the strong men on the work crew.

4. Riddley heads toward Cambry and then decides to turn around. What prevents him from going back to Widders Dump?
(a) He decides he has to help Lissener.
(b) He afraid Goodparley will sent hevvys after him.
(c) The dogs won't let him.
(d) He is afraid of the chard coal burner and doesn't want to pass him again.

5. Where did Riddley sit for breakfast the morning after his connexion?
(a) His usual place.
(b) With the other young men his age.
(c) He didn't sit, he grabbed something to eat and went outside.
(d) At the top table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the people of the village sing around the fire on the evening Brooder Walker died?

2. What does Riddley think about when he wakes the morning after his connexion?

3. What is Eusa's project in the Goodparley/Orfing show?

4. Who was waiting for Riddley the morning after his first connexion?

5. Who are the characters in the story Riddley remembers from his 7th or 8th year?

(see the answer key)

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