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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nailer feel as he propels himself out of the water?
(a) Sorrow that he would not benefit from the oil.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Anger at Sloth.
(d) Fondness for all the things going on in his little world.

2. How does Nailer manage to avoid a beating from his father?
(a) Nailer tells him that he was promoted.
(b) Nailer tells him that Bapi wants to talk to the father.
(c) Nailer gives him a bottle of liquor.
(d) Nailer runs quickly to his room.

3. Why does Nailer wear a mask?
(a) So he cannot be recognized by the child labor people.
(b) The air contains little oxygen.
(c) The air is full of sulfur.
(d) Protection from asbestos and rat droppings.

4. What is one of the worse things that can happen to a member of the crew?
(a) To fall in the polluted water.
(b) To have their mask fall off.
(c) To have Babi think they are too young to work.
(d) To be fired.

5. How do the few people who see Nailer react?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Horror.
(c) Anger.
(d) Indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is considered impossible for someone like Nailer?

2. Where does Nailer go for help?

3. What do crews do?

4. What happens when the duct suddenly squeaks and shakes?

5. On what type of crew does Nailer work?

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