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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it maddening to Nailer that he may die?
(a) His sister is depending on him.
(b) He has fallen in love.
(c) He is only eight.
(d) He has found unbelievable wealth.

2. How does Sadna care for Nailer?
(a) As if he were an animal.
(b) As if he were kin.
(c) Out of a sense of duty.
(d) Reluctantly.

3. How does Nailer explain why he took so long to get what he gathered?
(a) Nothing is left close to the surface.
(b) He hurt his back.
(c) His mask was malfunctioning.
(d) He scratched his eye.

4. Why do the children work so hard when Bapi comes around?
(a) So they will not be made to swab the docks.
(b) So they will not be sent to the children's protection league.
(c) So he will keep them on the crew.
(d) So they will not be docked any pay.

5. What does Nailer watch as he lies down outside the tanker after work?
(a) His brother rolling wire.
(b) Clipper ships streaming across the water.
(c) A dragonfly alighting on a water lily.
(d) An eagle hovering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Life Cult group use human eggs to do?

2. What happens when Nailer walks through the door of his home?

3. What does Nailer know of one thing he does not have in his life?

4. What does Nailer feel as he propels himself out of the water?

5. What does Nailer tell Sloth?

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